2020 BMW 5 Series trim levels explained

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$22,750

9 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 9 trims

2020 BMW 5 Series trims by MSRP
Trim	MSRP	Destination	Engine	hp	Drivetrain	Transmission	MPG	Seats
530i RWD	$53,900	$995	2.0L 4cyl	248 hp	RWD	8-speed automatic	28 mpg	5
530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD	$53,900	$995	2.0L 4cyl	248 hp	RWD	8-speed automatic	27 mpg	5
530e RWD	$55,350	$995	2.0L 4cyl	180 hp	RWD	8-speed automatic	27 mpg	5
530i xDrive AWD	$56,200	$995	2.0L 4cyl	248 hp	AWD	8-speed automatic	27 mpg	5
530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan AWD	$56,200	$995	2.0L	248 hp	AWD	8-speed automatic	25 mpg	5
530e xDrive AWD	$57,650	$995	2.0L 4cyl	180 hp	AWD	8-speed automatic	25 mpg	5
540i RWD	$59,450	$995	3.0L 6cyl	335 hp	RWD	8-speed automatic	25 mpg	5
540i xDrive AWD	$61,750	$995	3.0L 6cyl	335 hp	AWD	8-speed automatic	25 mpg	5
M550i xDrive AWD	$76,650	$995	4.4L 8cyl	523 hp	AWD	8-speed automatic	20 mpg	5

530i to 530e: +$1,450
530i RWD $53,900 to 530e RWD $55,350.
- Power: 248 hp to 180 hp.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 27 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
530e to 540i: +$4,100
530e RWD $55,350 to 540i RWD $59,450.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 180 hp to 335 hp.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 25 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats.
540i to M550i: +$14,900
540i xDrive AWD $61,750 to M550i xDrive AWD $76,650.
- Engine: 3.0L 6cyl to 4.4L 8cyl.
- Power: 335 hp to 523 hp.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 20 mpg.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Premium audio, Satellite radio.

530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid to 530e Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan: +$2,300
530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD $53,900 to 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan AWD $56,200.
- Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
- MPG: 27 mpg to 25 mpg.
No equipment data.

Cheapest trim with leather seats: 540i RWD, $59,450. Optional from 530i RWD, $53,900.
Cheapest trim with heated front seats: M550i xDrive AWD, $76,650. Optional from 530i RWD, $53,900.
Heated steering wheel: optional from 530i RWD, $53,900.
360 camera: optional from 530i RWD, $53,900.
Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 530i RWD, $53,900.
Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 530i RWD, $53,900.
Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: M550i xDrive AWD, $76,650. Optional from 530i RWD, $53,900.
Cheapest trim with navigation: 530i RWD, $53,900.
Cheapest trim with premium audio: M550i xDrive AWD, $76,650. Optional from 530i RWD, $53,900.
Heated rear seats: optional from 530i RWD, $53,900.
Not on any trim: a third row, remote start, a panoramic roof.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2020 BMW 5 Series: features by trim
Feature	530i	530e	540i	M550i xDrive AWD
Leather seats	O	O	S	S
Heated front seats	O	O	O	S
Heated steering wheel	O	O	O	O
360 camera	O	O	O	O
Blind spot warning	S	S	S	S
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto	S	S	S	S
Power liftgate or trunk	O	O	O	S
Third row	N	N	N	N
Navigation	S	S	S	S
Premium audio	O	O	O	S
Remote start	N	N	N	N
Heated rear seats	O	O	O	O
Panoramic roof	N	N	N	N

No equipment data: 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD, 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan AWD.

Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.

Added: 530e RWD, 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan AWD, 530e xDrive AWD.
Dropped: 530e iPerformance RWD, 530e xDrive iPerformance AWD, 530e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid, 540d xDrive AWD.
Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$500.

Price change by trim, 2019 to 2020
Trim	2019	2020	Change
530i RWD	$53,400	$53,900	+$500
530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD	$53,400	$53,900	+$500
530i xDrive AWD	$55,700	$56,200	+$500
540i RWD	$58,950	$59,450	+$500
540i xDrive AWD	$61,250	$61,750	+$500
M550i xDrive AWD	$74,450	$76,650	+$2,200

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.