
2022 BMW 5 Series
530i xDrive sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (248 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed
Retail Value: $28950 ~ $48550
Trade-in Value: $26850 ~ $46120
MSRP: $54200 ~ $142000

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.
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.
Car Specifications
Air Pollution Score | 7 |
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EPA City MPG | 23 |
EPA Combined MPG | 27 |
EPA Highway MPG | 33 |
Front Head Room | 4.5 |
Front Leg Room | 43.5 |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.0 |
Greenhouse Gas Score | 5 |
Height | 58 |
Length | 195 |
Luggage | 3+1 |
Max Load | 850 |
Max Seating Capacity | 5 |
Rear Head Room | 3.0 |
Rear Leg Room | 30.0 |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.5 |
Smartway | No |
Weight | 3950 |
Wheel Base | 117 |
Width | 74 |
Fuel Economy Specifications
Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal) | 470.0 |
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Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar) | 1900.0 |
Cruse Range (Miles) | 460 |
Test Results
Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs) | 7.2 |
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Avoidance Speed (MPH) | 52.5 |
Braking from 60 MPH (ft) | 130 |
City MPG | 16 |
Highway MPG | 40 |
Overall MPG | 26 |