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2022 BMW 5 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

3.6s

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5 Series: 3.6 s2.6 s10.6 sQuicker on the left
90 sedans (2022). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

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

2022 BMW 5 Series: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
M550i xDrive AWD4.4L 8-cyl523 hp553 lb-ft4,275 lb2458.23.6 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$76,800
540i xDrive AWD3.0L 6-cyl335 hp331 lb-ft4,138 lb16212.44.6 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$62,250
540i RWD3.0L 6-cyl335 hp331 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A4.9 sTested8-speed automaticRWD$59,950
530e RWD2.0L 4-cyl288 hp258 lb-ft4,314 lb13415.05.7 sTested8-speed automaticRWD$57,050
530e xDrive AWD2.0L 4-cyl288 hp258 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.7 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$59,350
530i xDrive AWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp257 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.8 sTested8-speed automaticAWD$56,500
530i RWD2.0L 4-cyl248 hp257 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A5.9 sTested8-speed automaticRWD$54,200
530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid288 hp310 lb-ft4,321 lb13315.06.0 sEstimate8-speed automaticAWD$57,850
530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid288 hp310 lb-ft4,222 lb13614.76.4 sEstimate8-speed automaticRWD$55,550

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.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl2248 hp530i RWD$54,200Base$1,371Base
2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid2288 hp530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD$55,550+$1,350$1,279-$92
2.0L 4-cyl2288 hp530e RWD$57,050+$1,500$1,477+$105
3.0L 6-cyl2335 hp540i RWD$59,950+$2,900$1,422+$51
4.4L 8-cyl1523 hpM550i xDrive AWD$76,800+$16,850$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.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
8-speed automatic9530i RWD$54,2003.6 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

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

2022 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Volvo S60Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Expression Extended Range AWD455 hp31 mpg$47,6504.3 s
Volvo S90Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Extended Range AWD455 hp29 mpg$62,0504.4 s

5 Series by year

3.6 s3.8 s4.0 s4.2 s4.4 s4.6 s4.8 s5.0 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

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

Compare with

2022 BMW 5 Series: 1.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 BMW 5 Series.

2022 BMW 5 Series3.6 s2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class4.9 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2022 BMW 5 Series and 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Measure2022 BMW 5 Series2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
TrimM550i xDrive AWDE 450 4MATIC AWD
0-603.6 s4.9 s
BasisTestedTested
Horsepower523 hp362 hp
Curb weight4,275 lb4,222 lb
hp per ton245171
lb per hp8.211.7
MSRP$76,800$62,750

What this cannot tell you

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

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked