2021 BMW 5 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.6s

84 sedans (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 BMW 5 Series: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
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	4,275 lb	245	8.2	3.6 sTested	8-speed automatic	AWD	$76,800
540i xDrive AWD	3.0L 6-cyl	335 hp	331 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	4.6 sTested	8-speed automatic	AWD	$61,750
540i RWD	3.0L 6-cyl	335 hp	331 lb-ft	3,898 lb	172	11.6	4.9 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$59,450
530e RWD	2.0L 4-cyl	288 hp	257 lb-ft	4,220 lb	136	14.7	5.7 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$57,200
530e xDrive AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	288 hp	257 lb-ft	4,321 lb	133	15.0	5.7 sTested	8-speed automatic	AWD	$59,500
530i xDrive AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	248 hp	257 lb-ft	3,878 lb	128	15.6	5.8 sTested	8-speed automatic	AWD	$56,500
530i RWD	2.0L 4-cyl	248 hp	257 lb-ft	3,765 lb	132	15.2	5.9 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$54,200
530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD	2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid	288 hp	310 lb-ft	4,321 lb	133	15.0	6.0 sEstimate	8-speed automatic	AWD	$59,500
530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD	2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid	288 hp	310 lb-ft	4,222 lb	136	14.7	6.4 sEstimate	8-speed automatic	RWD	$57,200

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.

5 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl	2	248 hp	530i RWD	$54,200	Base	$1,371	Base
2.0L 4-cyl	2	288 hp	530e RWD	$57,200	+$3,000	$1,477	+$105
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid	2	288 hp	530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD	$57,200	$0	$1,279	-$92
3.0L 6-cyl	2	335 hp	540i RWD	$59,450	+$2,250	$1,422	+$51
4.4L 8-cyl	1	523 hp	M550i xDrive AWD	$76,800	+$17,350	$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.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
8-speed automatic	9	530i RWD	$54,200	3.6 s

Compared with the 530i RWD: 248 hp, 28 mpg, $54,200. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Volvo S60	Recharge R-Design Expression AWD	415 hp	30 mpg	$47,650	4.3 s
Volvo S90	T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD	400 hp	30 mpg	$60,050	4.6 s

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2021 BMW 5 Series: 1.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 BMW 5 Series.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.