Is the 2021 BMW 5 Series a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $54,200. Class median $38,950.
- Off-road: 5.7 in clearance. Top 100% of 132.
- Price: 33% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.7 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | No | 33% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the 5 Series a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in | Median 35.9 in | 80 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.5 in | Median 37.3 in | 80 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 14.0 cu ft | Median 14.7 cu ft | 74 | No |
Is the 5 Series a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $54,200 | Median $38,950 | 83 | No |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | Yes |
| Length | 195.8 in | Median 192.9 in | 81 | No |
| Turning circle | 20.4 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 5 Series a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 40% of 79
Is the 5 Series a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.5 in clearance, 58.2 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.4 to 57.9 in tall | 59 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in | Median 38.6 in | 79 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 20.4 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 5 Series a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.7 in clearance. Top 100% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 530e xDrive AWD, 5.7 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the 5 Series worth the money?
No. Priced 33% above cars like it.
- Price, 530i RWD
- $54,200
- Predicted price
- $40,623
- Gap
- +$13,577 (+33%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 5 Series a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series 530i RWD | $54,200 | 11.4 cents | 14.0 cu ft | 248 hp |
| Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | $44,990 | 4.0 cents | 15.0 cu ft | 271 hp |
Compared with 470 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.
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