2024 BMW 5 Series trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,000
- 3 trims. $57,900 to $64,900.
- Base: 530i RWD. Top: 540i xDrive AWD.
All 3 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i RWD | $57,900 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 530i xDrive AWD | $60,200 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 540i xDrive AWD | $64,900 | $995 | 3.0L 6cyl | 375 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
530i to 540i: +$4,700
530i xDrive AWD $60,200 to 540i xDrive AWD $64,900.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.0L 6cyl.
- Power: 255 hp to 375 hp.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 28 mpg.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from 530i RWD, $57,900.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 530i RWD, $57,900.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 530i RWD, $57,900.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 530i RWD, $57,900.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 530i RWD, $57,900.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 530i RWD, $57,900.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 530i RWD, $57,900.
- Remote start: optional from 530i RWD, $57,900.
- Heated rear seats: optional from 530i RWD, $57,900.
- Panoramic roof: optional from 530i RWD, $57,900.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 530i | 540i xDrive AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O |
| Heated front seats | S | O |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | N | N |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S |
| Third row | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S |
| Remote start | O | O |
| Heated rear seats | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | O | O |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 530i xDrive AWD, $60,200.
- Hybrid: every trim.
- The most hp: 540i xDrive AWD, 375 hp, $64,900.
- The best mpg: 530i RWD, 30 mpg, $57,900.
New for 2024
Compared with 2023. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: 530e RWD, 530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD, 530e xDrive AWD, 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD, 540i RWD, M550i xDrive AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$1,900.
| Trim | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530i RWD | $56,000 | $57,900 | +$1,900 |
| 530i xDrive AWD | $58,300 | $60,200 | +$1,900 |
| 540i xDrive AWD | $65,200 | $64,900 | -$300 |
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What this cannot tell you
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