2024 BMW 5 Series Review // Trading Sport for Luxury?

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How good is the #bmw5series for 2024? All new from the ground up, does the 5 series exude luxury? Does it have its sporty roots intact? Is the turbo 4 cylinder worthy?

The segment benchmark continues a long success story.

The success story of the BMW 5 Series dates back to 1972, when the first generation of the sporty and elegant four-door sedan was presented. Since then, the worldwide popularity of the BMW 5 Series has steadily increased. With its unmistakable combination of dynamic performance and high level of long-distance comfort, it became the epitome of the business sedan. By the spring of 2023, more than ten million BMW 5 Series had been produced.

Base MSRPs of models available at launch are as follows:

• 530i $57,900 + $995 destination and handling

• 530i xDrive $60,200 + $995 destination and handling

• i5 eDrive40 $66,800 + $995 destination and handling

• i5 M60 xDrive $84,100 + $995 destination and handling

• 540i xDrive* $64,900 + $995 destination and handling

*540i xDrive production starts November 2023

Traditional production site celebrates anniversary.

Like all previous generations, the new BMW 5 Series is manufactured at Plant Dingolfing, BMW’s largest European plant, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. In 1973, the first vehicle manufactured at this location was a first-generation E12 5 Series. Today, the BMW Group plant in Dingolfing is not only the lead plant for BMW’s luxury class vehicles, but also the location of the company's e-drive production competence center, which produces both the electric motors and the high­voltage batteries for the BMW i5 on site.

Sporty, elegant sedan at the heart of the brand portfolio.

The exterior design of the new generation reinterprets the sporty elegance of a BMW 5 Series in the brand's current design language. With its distinctive appearance, the new BMW 5 Series is right at the center of the brand's portfolio of four-door models - more present and elegant than the 3 Series, more dynamic and sporty than the 7 Series.

The heightened presence of the new BMW 5 Series is underscored by the athletic proportions and the larger exterior dimensions compared to the previous generation. The new model has grown in length by 3.4 inches to 199.2, in width by 1.3 inches to 74.8 and in height by 1.4 inches to 59.6. The wheelbase has been increased by 0.8 inches to 117.9 and improves seating comfort, especially in the rear.

Modern front design with nearly vertical daytime driving light icons and optional illuminated BMW kidney grille.

The front view of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is characterised by a modern interpretation of the brand's signature twin headlights and BMW kidney grille. The LED headlights show the traditional four-lamp face in a modern, minimalist form. Two nearly vertical LED elements positioned towards the outside function as daytime running lights and turn signals.

The BMW kidney grille, stylistically inspired by the so-called "Sharknose" of early 5 Series generations and projecting far forward, functions as the visual center at the front. All the lines of the front apron and the long hood, which connects directly to the kidney grille frame, run towards the front fascia. With its wide surround and optional illuminated contour line, the BMW kidney grille gives the front view a distinctively sporty appeal.

00:00 - Powertrain
01:28 - walkaround
05:39 - Trunk
06:25 - Backseat
07:24 - Frontseat
12:04 - Driving Impressions
18:23 - Summary

[arslan]

It’s so good you are reviewing the germans. They are mad for these in the UK. As a Lexus fan i know you will compare them objectively. I personally don’t think this 5 series will age well.

[electrikoptik]

If a 4 cylinder 5-series is all you can afford, then you shouldn't be buying a 5-series.
But keeping up with the Jones is one helluva drug.

[l.seventh]

By itself, the 530i is decent, but imo the base 5 series should be a 535i with the B58 producing around 300hp. B48 is a great engine, but a mid-size luxury sedan would be much better suited for a more powerful base engine. This car’s B48 variant is great for the base US 3 series, but for a base 5, a detuned B58 would be much better.

[danielshahbaz]

I'm a big Lexus fan, but they do not offer a sedan anything like this. When the GS was discontinued, it did a lot of damage to Lexus midsize sport sedan segment. IF Lexus brought back the GS to battle these 5 series, that would be a dream come true. I rather have the new BMW 2024 540 version of this car than any current Lexus sedan.

[noob.]

No acoustic glass??? Even the Camry and Sonata have acoustic windshield and front side windows available.

[noahkim]

Kirk! How is the new 530i compared to is500 or is350? Are the Is brothers sportier/more powerful than this 4 cylinder beemer?

[faheemabbas]

Many people want BMW to go out of business.

But then I remember that we need competition in the luxury auto space.

But then I remember that “luxury” cars are starting to become not worth it with the exception of some Lexuses.

But then I remember that German luxury cars being unreliable makes German cars not exist to me.

But then…

[Rissybear]

I have always liked BMW but haven’t owned one past 1 year. X3 M40i… what are your thoughts on reliability on of the X3/X4.. BMW SUVs?
I definitely don’t like the new look of the 2025 X3..
this 5 series looks great.. I think BMW is leaning towards luxury, if someone wants a bit more connection to the road you gotta go Porsche 😊

[KuyaArbee]

if it's that B48 engine VARIANT! that 4 cylinder is still a very good engine! the 5 series is brilliant! not everyone wants to LEASE the highest trim or specs....

[stea]

I love my bmw x5 compared to my old lexus rx loaded with tech and luxuries

[dsdddsdwe]

How do you feel about this 5 Series vs Current Gen Lexus ES F Sport?

[barron]

I wanted to be more impressed by a new BMW. Sales of the 5 have been so low over the past 10/15 years in my country BMW now only sell the I5 electric M60.

[ToddRGuy]

Great review! Couldn’t find a 540 optioned the way I want it, so I ordered a 2025. You’re definitely right about the contrast between the B58 and the B48; like night and day.

[Mylifeislegendaryvd-vl]

New E CLASS 👑👑 is very much the class leader in it's segment but new 5 series is Also brilliant and legendary has always.

[jazzbeau]

Great that BMW said hello to Kirk with the honks.

[serbzero]

Wait... so not only Asian (Korean, Japanese) rides channel? what happened? :)

[ryans]

Knew some of those buildings looked familiar… used to live down there. Looking forward to reviews on the new x3 when that comes out. Thanks for the review!

[ericgonzalez]

Money to burn?
Sure, go for it. Otherwise, 3 series would be a nice choice. And the back taillights are Accord like.

[avdp]

Like every new Bmw, step back regarding quality, materials and paint job, unfortunatly....much critics in Europe at the moment

[jamesshepherd]

These German car companies have started to cut so many corners. The new e class doesn't come standard with rear seat air vents.