2023 BMW 5 Series trim levels explained
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$25,500
- 9 trims. $56,000 to $81,500.
- Base: 530i RWD. Top: M550i xDrive AWD.
All 9 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i RWD | $56,000 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 248 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 530e RWD | $57,600 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 288 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD | $57,600 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 288 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 530i xDrive AWD | $58,300 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 248 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 530e xDrive AWD | $59,900 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 288 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD | $59,900 | $995 | 2.0L | 288 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 540i RWD | $62,900 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 335 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 540i xDrive AWD | $65,200 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 335 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| M550i xDrive AWD | $81,500 | $995 | 4.4L 8cyl | 523 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 20 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Gas trims
530i to 530e: +$1,600
530i RWD $56,000 to 530e RWD $57,600.
- Power: 248 hp to 288 hp.
- MPG: 28 mpg to 26 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
530e to 540i: +$5,300
530e RWD $57,600 to 540i RWD $62,900.
- 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: +$16,300
540i xDrive AWD $65,200 to M550i xDrive AWD $81,500.
- Engine: 3.0L 6cyl to 4.4L 8cyl.
- Power: 335 hp to 523 hp.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 20 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Premium audio, Remote start.
Plug-in hybrid trims
530e Plug-In Hybrid to 530e Hybrid Plug-in: +$2,300
530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD $57,600 to 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD $59,900.
- Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 25 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: M550i xDrive AWD, $81,500. Optional from 530i RWD, $56,000.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 530i RWD, $56,000.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 530i RWD, $56,000.
- 360 camera: optional from M550i xDrive AWD, $81,500.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 530i RWD, $56,000.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: M550i xDrive AWD, $81,500. Optional from 530i RWD, $56,000.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 530i RWD, $56,000.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: M550i xDrive AWD, $81,500. Optional from 530i RWD, $56,000.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: M550i xDrive AWD, $81,500. Optional from 530i RWD, $56,000.
- Heated rear seats: optional from 530i RWD, $56,000.
- 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.
| Feature | 530i | 530e | 540i | M550i xDrive AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O | O | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | 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 | N | 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.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 530i xDrive AWD, $58,300.
- Plug-in hybrid: 530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD, $57,600.
- The most hp: M550i xDrive AWD, 523 hp, $81,500.
- The best mpg: 530i RWD, 28 mpg, $56,000.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: +$2,050.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530i RWD | $54,200 | $56,000 | +$1,800 |
| 530e RWD | $57,050 | $57,600 | +$550 |
| 530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD | $55,550 | $57,600 | +$2,050 |
| 530i xDrive AWD | $56,500 | $58,300 | +$1,800 |
| 530e xDrive AWD | $59,350 | $59,900 | +$550 |
| 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD | $57,850 | $59,900 | +$2,050 |
| 540i RWD | $59,950 | $62,900 | +$2,950 |
| 540i xDrive AWD | $62,250 | $65,200 | +$2,950 |
| M550i xDrive AWD | $76,800 | $81,500 | +$4,700 |
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