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2025 BMW 5 Series AWD vs RWD: is AWD worth it?

530i xDrive AWD vs 530i RWD

AWD adds $2,300. Costs $41 more a year in fuel.

$2,548more over 6 years

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530i RWD530i xDrive AWDPriceRWD$58,700AWD$61,000Fuel a yearRWD$1,239AWD$1,280Total over 6 yearsRWD$66,132AWD$68,680
Blue: 530i RWD. Orange: 530i xDrive AWD.

AWD and RWD pair

2025 BMW 5 Series AWD vs RWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
530i RWD
530i xDrive AWD
$58,700
$61,000
$2,30031 mpg
30 mpg
$1,239
$1,280
$2,548N/A

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked