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2025 BMW 5 Series

530i sedan AWD 2.0-liter 4 (255 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 8-speed

Retail Value: $48350 ~ $65300

Trade-in Value: $45145 ~ $61080

MSRP: $58700 ~ $121500

2025 BMW 5 Series

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.

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 include 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.


Car Specifications

Air Pollution Score6
EPA City MPG27
EPA Combined MPG30
EPA Highway MPG35
Front Head Room3.0
Front Leg Room44.0
Front Shoulder Room56.0
Greenhouse Gas Score6
Height60
Length199
Luggage2+3
Max Load990
Max Seating Capacity5
Rear Head Room3.0
Rear Leg Room30.5
Rear Shoulder Room56.5
SmartwayNo
Weight4090
Wheel Base118
Width75

Fuel Economy Specifications

Annual Fuel Consumption (Gal)410.0
Annual Fuel Cost (Dollar)1660.0
Cruse Range (Miles)465

Ratings

Category Car Count8
Category NameLuxury midsized cars
Overall Rank2
Overall Test Score Max86.0
Overall Test Score Min51.0
Primary Car TypeSedans & Hatchbacks
Road Test Rank1
Road Test Score Max91.0
Road Test Score Min66.0

Test Results

Acceleration 0-60 MPH (secs)6.6
Avoidance Speed (MPH)55.0
Braking from 60 MPH (ft)122
City MPG19
Highway MPG43
Overall MPG29