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2026 BMW 5 Series
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2026 BMW 5 Series

The redesigned 5 Series is larger than its predecessor, and has lightly smoothed-out styling. For the first time ever, the 5 Series is available with both gasoline and all-electric powertrains. Gasoline engine options are either a 255-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder or a 375-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six. Both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The single-motor i5 eDrive40 produces 335 hp, and the two-motor M60 xDrive makes 590 hp. BMW estimated 295 miles of driving range for the rear-wheel drive, and up to 256 miles for the all-wheel drive. The interior is luxurious and high-tech, and features an all-digital instrument display and a massive 14.9-inch center touchscreen. The back seat and trunk are generously sized. A full suite of active safety and driver assistance features is standard. Updates for 2025 included a new M5 Touring model that's powered by a 4.4-liter, 717-hp, plug-in hybrid V8. "Touring" is BMW-speak for wagon. BMW claims this hot rod wagon will deliver about 25 miles of all-electric driving.

Market value
$52,875
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
wagon
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Luxury midsized cars
Generation began
2024

Pricing

Current retail median
$52,875
Retail value range
$48,025 - $66,150
Original MSRP range
$59,900 - $123,900
Trade-in range
$44,850 - $61,885

Ratings

Road test score
90/100
Reliability
3/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
27 MPG
EPA highway
35 MPG
EPA combined
30 MPG
Tested city
19 MPG
Tested highway
43 MPG
Tested overall
29 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,660
Cruising range
465 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.5 sec
0-60 mph
6.6 sec
60-0 mph braking
122 ft
Avoidance speed
55 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
199 in
Width
75 in
Height
60 in
Wheelbase
118 in
Weight
4,090 lb
Maximum load
990 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
44 in
Rear head room
3 in
Rear leg room
30.5 in
Luggage
2+3+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
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: 36304 Updated: December 4, 2025

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