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2022 BMW 5 Series
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2022 BMW 5 Series

BMW focused on adding technology and on sharpening the handling of the 2017 5 Series redesign. The midsized luxury sedan is essentially the same size as the outgoing model, but BMW says it's lighter by 220 pounds and the rear seat and the trunk are marginally roomier. Engines include a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder with 248 hp in the 530i and a 335-hp, 3.0-liter turbo six-cylinder in the 540i, both mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is optional but standard on the V8-powered 550i. A 530e plug-in hybrid is also available. BMW's gesture control, which lets occupants wave their hands to operate certain control functions, is optional. For 2021 the 5 Series got a mild freshening that brought the latest iDrive infotainment system. Android Auto is now compatible. The 530e plug-in hybrid became more powerful. The latest update also brought a mild hybrid set up for the 540i, and the high performance, track ready M5 returns.

Market value
$27,900
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2022
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Luxury midsized cars
Generation began
2017

Pricing

Current retail median
$27,900
Retail value range
$26,750 - $45,950
Original MSRP range
$54,200 - $142,000
Trade-in range
$24,555 - $43,515

Ratings

Road test score
93/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
77%
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
23 MPG
EPA highway
33 MPG
EPA combined
27 MPG
Tested city
16 MPG
Tested highway
40 MPG
Tested overall
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,900
Cruising range
460 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.9 sec
0-60 mph
7.2 sec
60-0 mph braking
130 ft
Avoidance speed
52.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
195 in
Width
74 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
117 in
Weight
3,950 lb
Maximum load
850 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4.5 in
Front leg room
43.5 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
30 in
Luggage
3+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
5/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
5/5
Value
3/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About BMW

BMW’s sedans and SUVs regularly earn CR’s recommendations for packing industry-leading comfort and technology into vehicles that are agile, quick, and even fuel efficient. Among luxury brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Lincoln, and Land Rover, BMW’s SUVs often rank near the top of their category. Models like the X5 are remarkable for having powertrains that accelerate quickly while also managing above-average fuel efficiency. Some BMWs can be bought as plug-in hybrids, with useful electric-only range, or in performance trims, with more powerful engines and stiffer suspensions. BMW’s growing roster of EVs also generally rank high in our tests. Like most luxury cars from European manufacturers, BMWs fall on the expensive side of our assessments of maintenance and repair costs, but some specific models are a good option to buy used. However, shoppers considering a preowned BMW should opt for warranties or budget for repairs.

Vehicle ID: 21529 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: December 4, 2025

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