2020 BMW 5 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.6s
- M550i xDrive AWD, 523 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 7% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: top 16% of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M550i xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,456 lb | 235 | 8.5 | 3.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $76,650 |
| 540i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 331 lb-ft | 3,942 lb | 170 | 11.8 | 4.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $61,750 |
| 540i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 331 lb-ft | 3,942 lb | 170 | 11.8 | 4.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $59,450 |
| 530i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,878 lb | 128 | 15.6 | 5.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $56,200 |
| 530i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 248 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $53,900 |
| 530e RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 255 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $55,350 |
| 530e xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 180 hp | 255 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $57,650 |
| 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 248 hp | 310 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $53,900 |
| 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 248 hp | 310 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $56,200 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
5 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 248 hp | 530i RWD | $53,900 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
| 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | 2 | 248 hp | 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD | $53,900 | $0 | $1,211 | -$161 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 180 hp | 530e RWD | $55,350 | +$1,450 | $1,422 | +$51 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 335 hp | 540i RWD | $59,450 | +$4,100 | $1,536 | +$165 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 1 | 523 hp | M550i xDrive AWD | $76,650 | +$17,200 | $1,920 | +$549 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 9 | 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD | $53,900 | 3.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD: 248 hp, 27 mpg, $53,900. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | T8 R-Design AWD | 400 hp | 30 mpg | $54,400 | 4.3 s |
| Acura RLX | Sport Hybrid SH-AWD AWD | 377 hp | 28 mpg | $61,900 | 4.9 s |
| Acura RLX Sport Hybrid | Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg | 377 hp | 28 mpg | $61,900 | N/A |
5 Series by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 BMW 5 Series: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 BMW 5 Series.
| Measure | 2020 BMW 5 Series | 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | M550i xDrive AWD | E 450 4MATIC AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.6 s | 5.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 523 hp | 362 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,456 lb | 4,134 lb |
| hp per ton | 235 | 175 |
| lb per hp | 8.5 | 11.4 |
| MSRP | $76,650 | $61,550 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree