2021 BMW 5 Series AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?
530i xDrive AWD vs 530i RWD
AWD adds $2,300. Costs $51 more a year in fuel.
$2,605more over 6 years
- 27 vs 28 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and RWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i RWD 530i xDrive AWD | $54,200 $56,500 | $2,300 | 28 mpg 27 mpg | $1,371 $1,422 | $2,605 | +113 lb | Same |
| 530e RWD 530e xDrive AWD | $57,200 $59,500 | $2,300 | 26 mpg 25 mpg | $1,477 $1,536 | $2,654 | +101 lb | Same |
| 540i RWD 540i xDrive AWD | $59,450 $61,750 | $2,300 | 27 mpg 26 mpg | $1,422 $1,477 | $2,628 | N/A | 5.7 in 5.5 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree