2026 BMW 5 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.1s
- 550e xDrive AWD, 483 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 35% of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: top 41% of 69 sedans (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550e xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid | 483 hp | N/A | 4,894 lb | 197 | 10.1 | 4.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $75,500 |
| 540i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 375 hp | 398 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $67,700 |
| 530i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,158 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 5.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $62,800 |
| 530i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,158 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 5.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $60,500 |
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
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | 2 | 255 hp | 530i RWD | $60,500 | Base | $1,239 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 375 hp | 540i xDrive AWD | $67,700 | +$7,200 | $1,371 | +$133 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | 483 hp | 550e xDrive AWD | $75,500 | +$7,800 | $1,278 | +$39 |
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 | 4 | 530i RWD | $60,500 | 4.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 530i RWD: 255 hp, 31 mpg, $60,500. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES Hybrid | ES 500e Luxury AWD | 338 hp | 44 mpg | $58,900 | N/A |
5 Series by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona.
| Measure | 2026 BMW 5 Series | 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 550e xDrive AWD | Scat Pack 2-Door AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.1 s | 3.3 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 483 hp | 630 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,894 lb | 5,778 lb |
| hp per ton | 197 | 218 |
| lb per hp | 10.1 | 9.2 |
| MSRP | $75,500 | $59,995 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree