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2026 BMW 5 Series trim levels explained

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Gas (1)540i xDrive AWD$67,700Hybrid (2)530i RWD$60,500530i xDrive AWD$62,800Plug-in hybrid (1)550e xDrive AWD$75,500
4 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 4 trims

2026 BMW 5 Series trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
530i RWD$60,500$1,4502.0L 4cyl255 hpRWD8-speed automatic31 mpg5
530i xDrive AWD$62,800$1,4502.0L 4cyl255 hpAWD8-speed automatic30 mpg5
540i xDrive AWD$67,700$1,4503.0L 6cyl375 hpAWD8-speed automatic28 mpg5
550e xDrive AWD$75,500$1,4503.0L 6cyl483 hpAWD8-speed automatic25 mpg5

Which trim has each feature

  • Leather seats: optional from 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Heated steering wheel: optional from 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • 360 camera: optional from 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Remote start: optional from 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Heated rear seats: optional from 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: 550e xDrive AWD, $75,500. Optional from 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Not on any trim: a third row.

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

2026 BMW 5 Series: features by trim
Feature540i xDrive AWD530i550e xDrive AWD
Leather seatsOOO
Heated front seatsSSS
Heated steering wheelOOO
360 cameraOOO
Blind spot warningSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSS
Power liftgate or trunkSSS
Third rowNNN
NavigationSSS
Premium audioSSS
Remote startOON
Heated rear seatsOOO
Panoramic roofOOS

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: 530i xDrive AWD, $62,800.
  • Hybrid: 530i RWD, $60,500.
  • Plug-in hybrid: 550e xDrive AWD, $75,500.
  • The most hp: 550e xDrive AWD, 483 hp, $75,500.
  • The best mpg: 530i RWD, 31 mpg, $60,500.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: none.
  • Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$1,850.
Price change by trim, 2025 to 2026
Trim20252026Change
530i RWD$58,700$60,500+$1,800
530i xDrive AWD$61,000$62,800+$1,800
540i xDrive AWD$65,800$67,700+$1,900
550e xDrive AWD$73,400$75,500+$2,100

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

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