2021 BMW 5 Series trim levels explained

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$22,600

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

All 9 trims

2021 BMW 5 Series trims by MSRP
Trim	MSRP	Destination	Engine	hp	Drivetrain	Transmission	MPG	Seats
530i RWD	$54,200	$995	2.0L 4cyl	248 hp	RWD	8-speed automatic	28 mpg	5
530i xDrive AWD	$56,500	$995	2.0L 4cyl	248 hp	AWD	8-speed automatic	27 mpg	5
530e RWD	$57,200	$995	2.0L 4cyl	288 hp	RWD	8-speed automatic	26 mpg	5
530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD	$57,200	$995	2.0L 4cyl	288 hp	RWD	8-speed automatic	26 mpg	5
540i RWD	$59,450	$995	3.0L 6cyl	335 hp	RWD	8-speed automatic	27 mpg	5
530e xDrive AWD	$59,500	$995	2.0L 4cyl	288 hp	AWD	8-speed automatic	25 mpg	5
530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD	$59,500	$995	2.0L	288 hp	AWD	8-speed automatic	25 mpg	5
540i xDrive AWD	$61,750	$995	3.0L 6cyl	335 hp	AWD	8-speed automatic	26 mpg	5
M550i xDrive AWD	$76,800	$995	4.4L 8cyl	523 hp	AWD	8-speed automatic	20 mpg	5

530i to 530e: +$3,000
530i RWD $54,200 to 530e RWD $57,200.
- Power: 248 hp to 288 hp.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 26 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
530e to 540i: +$2,250
530e RWD $57,200 to 540i RWD $59,450.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 288 hp to 335 hp.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 27 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
540i to M550i: +$15,050
540i xDrive AWD $61,750 to M550i xDrive AWD $76,800.
- Engine: 3.0L 6cyl to 4.4L 8cyl.
- Power: 335 hp to 523 hp.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 20 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Premium audio, Remote start.

530e Plug-In Hybrid to 530e Hybrid Plug-in: +$2,300
530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD $57,200 to 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD $59,500.
- Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 25 mpg.
No equipment data.

Cheapest trim with leather seats: M550i xDrive AWD, $76,800. Optional from 530i RWD, $54,200.
Cheapest trim with heated front seats: M550i xDrive AWD, $76,800. Optional from 530i RWD, $54,200.
Heated steering wheel: optional from 530i RWD, $54,200.
360 camera: optional from 530i RWD, $54,200.
Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 530i RWD, $54,200.
Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: M550i xDrive AWD, $76,800. Optional from 530i RWD, $54,200.
Cheapest trim with navigation: 530i RWD, $54,200.
Cheapest trim with premium audio: M550i xDrive AWD, $76,800. Optional from 530i RWD, $54,200.
Cheapest trim with remote start: M550i xDrive AWD, $76,800. Optional from 530i RWD, $54,200.
Heated rear seats: optional from 530i RWD, $54,200.
Not on any trim: Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, a third row, a panoramic roof.

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

2021 BMW 5 Series: features by trim
Feature	530i	530e	540i	M550i xDrive AWD
Leather seats	O	O	O	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	N	N	N	N
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	O	O	O	S
Heated rear seats	O	O	O	O
Panoramic roof	N	N	N	N

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

Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.

Added: 530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD, 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD.
Dropped: 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD, 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan AWD.
Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$300.

Price change by trim, 2020 to 2021
Trim	2020	2021	Change
530i RWD	$53,900	$54,200	+$300
530i xDrive AWD	$56,200	$56,500	+$300
530e RWD	$55,350	$57,200	+$1,850
540i RWD	$59,450	$59,450	$0
530e xDrive AWD	$57,650	$59,500	+$1,850
540i xDrive AWD	$61,750	$61,750	$0
M550i xDrive AWD	$76,650	$76,800	+$150

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.