BMW 5 Series – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

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Find everything you need to know about the BMW 5 Series here, along with expert reviews, specs, photos, videos and more.

Pros

Tons of features, Great powertrains, Spacious and luxurious

Cons

Some gimmicky features, Huge price tag when optioned out, Conservative design

Bottom Line

The BMW 5 Series is a serious sedan with excellent performance, tons of luxury and a beautiful interior. Too much of a good thing can be bad thing: in this case, a lot of money.

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The base engine matters.


BMW has been shining the spotlight on the higher trims of its latest mid-sized sedan since it launched last month. Justifiable, really: there’s a whole heap of electrification, and the top model spits out a headline-grabbing 593 horsepower.


Yet the bulk of sales will be from this, the 2024 BMW 530i. The four-cylinder 5 Series puts in an important performance, not simply tackling a price point but providing a plush luxury experience. Whether intentional or not, the 530i also highlights the inherent limitations of internal combustion in the premium segment.


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Genesis G80 vs BMW 5 Series Comparison

Learned veteran versus dramatic upstart. It’s a tale as old as time.

The Genesis G80 entered its second generation for 2021. The original was the starting point for the young Korean brand, but started life badged as a Hyundai. This generation ushers in the brand’s Athletic Elegance styling, a dramatic new look that truly sets it apart from the rest of the mid-size luxury sedan. One thing that hasn’t changed is Genesis’ penchant for piling in features to the gunwales, ensuring this well-stocked ride comprehensively out-points the competition, from its sub-$50k starting price ($66,000 CAD) right to the top trim. The latter is what we have here, the top-shelf, AWD 3.5T Prestige.

Meanwhile, the BMW 5 Series needs no introduction. The 5 has been the measuring stick for decades, and BMW gave this G30-generation model a further sprucing up for this year. Cleaner looks and the latest tech keep it fresh against not only the G80, but the updated Mercedes E-Class as well. Our tester is a lightly-optioned 540i xDrive—the six-cylinders have long been the sweet spot of the 5 Series range.

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Detailed Specs

Price

$57,900 - $64,900

Engine

2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder / 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinder / 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinder + Plug-in hybrid

Power

255 hp / 375 hp / 483 hp

Torque

295 lb-ft / 384-395 lb-ft / 516 lb-ft

Drivetrain

RWD / AWD

Transmission

8AT

Fuel Economy (city/hwy)

TBD

Cargo Capacity

18.4 cu ft



Our Final Verdict

BMW 5 Series

Overall

4.0

Performance9.0
Features8.0
Comfort8.0
Quality and Styling8.0
Value7.0
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