2025 BMW 5 Series trim levels explained
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$14,700
- 4 trims. $58,700 to $73,400.
- Base: 530i RWD. Top: 550e xDrive AWD.
All 4 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i RWD | $58,700 | $1,175 to $1,450 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 530i xDrive AWD | $61,000 | $1,175 to $1,450 | 2.0L 4cyl | 255 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 30 mpg | 5 |
| 540i xDrive AWD | $65,800 | $1,175 to $1,450 | 3.0L 6cyl | 375 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 550e xDrive AWD | $73,400 | $1,175 to $1,450 | 3.0L 6cyl | 483 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 24 mpg | 5 |
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from 530i RWD, $58,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 530i RWD, $58,700.
- Heated steering wheel: optional from 530i RWD, $58,700.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 530i RWD, $58,700.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 530i RWD, $58,700.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 530i RWD, $58,700.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 530i RWD, $58,700.
- Remote start: optional from 530i RWD, $58,700.
- Heated rear seats: optional from 530i RWD, $58,700.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: 550e xDrive AWD, $73,400. Optional from 530i RWD, $58,700.
- 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 | 540i xDrive AWD | 530i | 550e xDrive AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | O | O | O |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | O |
| 360 camera | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | N | N | N |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | S | S | S |
| Remote start | O | O | N |
| Heated rear seats | O | O | O |
| Panoramic roof | O | O | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 530i xDrive AWD, $61,000.
- Hybrid: 530i RWD, $58,700.
- Plug-in hybrid: 550e xDrive AWD, $73,400.
- The most hp: 550e xDrive AWD, 483 hp, $73,400.
- The best mpg: 530i RWD, 31 mpg, $58,700.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: 550e xDrive AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$800.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530i RWD | $57,900 | $58,700 | +$800 |
| 530i xDrive AWD | $60,200 | $61,000 | +$800 |
| 540i xDrive AWD | $64,900 | $65,800 | +$900 |
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