Used 2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 BMW 5 Series is available in four trim levels, all with different powertrains. The 530i (248 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque) and the 530e plug-in hybrid (288 hp, 310 lb-ft) are powered by variants of BMW's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The EPA estimates you can go about 21 miles on electric power in the 530e before switching to regular hybrid operation.
Which 5 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?
For the best experience, we recommend starting with the 540i. The turbocharged six-cylinder engine's balance of power and efficiency is laudable for a car of this size. We'd also spring for the Driving Assistant Plus package for its adaptive cruise control and other useful driver aids and the Parking Assistance package for its surround-view camera and parking sensors. If you'd like a little extra performance, you should definitely opt for the M Sport package, which includes a sport suspension, grippy tires and unique exterior styling.
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Vehicle | 5 Series 530i | 5 Series 530i xDrive | 5 Series 530e | 5 Series 540i | 5 Series 530e xDrive | 5 Series 540i xDrive | 5 Series M550i xDrive |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional |
Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Upholstery | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leather |
Heated seats | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Country of final assembly | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
Engine power | 248 hp @ 5,200 rpm | 248 hp @ 5,200 rpm | 288 hp | 335 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 288 hp | 335 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 523 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
Engine torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm | 310 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm | 310 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm | 553 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm |
Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 3.0 l | 2.0 l | 3.0 l | 4.4 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 6 | inline 4 | inline 6 | v8 |
Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Tire size | 245/45R18 | 245/45R18 | 245/45R18 | 245/45R18 | 245/45R18 | 245/45R18 | 245/40R19 (FRONT)
275/35R19 (REAR) |
Wheel size | 18 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 18 X 8.0-in | 19 X 8.0-in (Front)
19 X 9.0-in (Rear) |
Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only) | 25 / 33 / 28 MPG | 23 / 32 / 27 MPG | 24 / 29 / 26 MPG | 25 / 32 / 27 MPG | 22 / 28 / 25 MPG | 23 / 31 / 26 MPG | 17 / 25 / 20 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas) | Not applicable | Not applicable | 59 / 72 / 64 MPGe | Not applicable | 59 / 67 / 62 MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 12.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 12.1 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy) | 450 / 594 miles | 414 / 576 miles | 290 / 351 miles | 450 / 576 miles | 266 / 339 miles | 414 / 558 miles | 306 / 450 miles |
Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
Section Title | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery |
EPA Electricity Range | Not applicable | Not applicable | 21 mi. | Not applicable | 18 mi. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
EPA KWh / 100 mi. | Not applicable | Not applicable | 49 | Not applicable | 53 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V) | Not applicable | Not applicable | 3.0 hr. | Not applicable | 3.0 hr. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | 39.4 ft. | 40.8 ft. | 39.4 ft. | 39.4 ft. | 40.8 ft. | 40.8 ft. | 40.8 ft. |
Curb weight | 3,765 lb. | 3,878 lb. | 4,220 lb. | 3,898 lb. | 4,321 lb. | 4,050 lb. | 4,456 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 5.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.7 in. | 5.7 in. | 5.7 in. | 5.5 in. | 5.2 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | 83.7 in. | 83.7 in. | 83.7 in. | 83.7 in. | 83.7 in. | 83.7 in. | 83.7 in. |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 73.5 in. | 73.5 in. | 73.5 in. | 73.5 in. | 73.5 in. | 73.5 in. | 73.5 in. |
Height | 58.2 in. | 58.2 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.2 in. | 58.4 in. | 58.2 in. | 58.4 in. |
Length | 195.8 in. | 195.8 in. | 195.8 in. | 195.8 in. | 195.8 in. | 195.8 in. | 195.8 in. |
Wheelbase | 117.1 in. | 117.1 in. | 117.1 in. | 117.1 in. | 117.1 in. | 117.1 in. | 117.1 in. |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Cargo Space | 14.0 cu. ft. | 14.0 cu. ft. | 10.0 cu. ft. | 14.0 cu. ft. | 10.0 cu. ft. | 14.0 cu. ft. | 14.0 cu. ft. |
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Front Head Room | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. |
Front Leg Room | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. | 58.7 in. |
Rear Head Room | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. | 36.5 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | $56,330 | $58,850 | $58,366 | $60,678 | $61,955 | $64,284 | $79,961 |
Average Cost Per Mile | $0.75 | $0.78 | $0.78 | $0.81 | $0.83 | $0.86 | $1.07 |
Depreciation | $15,229 | $16,303 | $14,722 | $17,837 | $16,999 | $19,676 | $22,964 |
Financing | $4,653 | $4,825 | $4,562 | $5,307 | $4,820 | $5,824 | $7,415 |
Taxes & Fees | $1,894 | $1,957 | $1,860 | $2,135 | $1,955 | $2,326 | $2,913 |
Fuel | $11,782 | $12,221 | $12,682 | $12,221 | $13,188 | $12,682 | $16,485 |
Insurance | $4,614 | $4,933 | $5,564 | $4,835 | $5,564 | $4,980 | $6,238 |
Maintenance | $10,376 | $10,376 | $11,194 | $10,561 | $11,194 | $10,561 | $15,711 |
Repairs | $7,782 | $8,235 | $7,782 | $7,782 | $8,235 | $8,235 | $8,235 |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
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