Is the 2022 BMW 5 Series a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $54,200. Class median $40,475.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 58.2 in. Class middle half 56.0 to 57.6 in.
- Price: 30% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $103 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | No | 30% 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 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in | Median 35.8 in | 87 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 37.5 in | Median 37.3 in | 87 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 14.0 cu ft | Median 14.0 cu ft | 77 | Yes |
Is the 5 Series a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $54,200 | Median $40,475 | 90 | No |
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 149 hp to 345 hp | 92 | Yes |
| Length | 195.8 in | Median 191.8 in | 86 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 11.9 cents | 91 | 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 $103.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 91 sedans
- $103
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 43% of 85
Is the 5 Series a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 58.2 in tall | 56.0 to 57.6 in tall | 87 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in | Median 38.6 in | 85 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the 5 Series a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the 5 Series worth the money?
No. Priced 30% above cars like it.
- Price, 530i RWD
- $54,200
- Predicted price
- $41,823
- Gap
- +$12,377 (+30%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 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 | 18.7 cu ft | 248 hp |
| Tesla Model 3 RWD | $46,990 | 4.3 cents | 22.9 cu ft | 271 hp |
Compared with 497 trims of other makes, sedans, 2022.
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