2021 BMW 540i | The Executive Sedan is Alive and Well

Before SUVs dominated the automotive landscape, executive sedans like the 5 Series were the chariots of choice for white collar workers climbing the ladder of success. And even though they’re not as popular as they once were, this new 540i serves as a reminder that the segment is still alive and well.

MSRP as-tested: 77,935

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[justrandomthings]

You are honestly the best car reviewer on YouTube. No frills, no gimmicks, no padding out of videos to make it unnecessarily long. Just straight to the point and simple. Keep it up.

[elliottmanning]

This is the nicest review I’ve seen on a modern BMW in months. Refreshing.

[shannontherealestatediva]

I just got my car last week I so love it I’m still learning it the drive is so smooth. It’s fully loaded with the cognac interior ❤️❤️❤️.

[JKIZZLLE]

Been watching for a while. Your videos are to the point and concise. Definitely deserve more views!

[ajlee]

You won’t be mistaking this 5 for a 3. Nice job on the update BMW.

[hamzaismail]

Steve. You handed us a great review as usual. This is good stuff

[scottjohnson]

One of the best reviewers on YouTube…up there with motor week

[emmanuelespataro]

I like the look of my 2017 540I more than the new one. My only regret was not getting the Nappa Leather and Bowers and Wilkins sound system.

[magician]

Thanks Axe! You are among the best. 👍

[cartere]

This facelift 5 series is amazing looking imagine when they are 20 grand in a couple years

[thomastalks]

Great video, I love the facelifted 5 series! My mum had the facelifted f10 back in 2014 and it was a great comfortable car :)

[lancelane]

Great video on this BMW 540i! It was definitely one impressive automobile to drive.

[Andrew]

Thanks, Steve. A great review as always.

Really well timed. Spent two days ago driving mom’s X3, and yesterday driving dad’s 530e. Maybe I’m nuts, but I was happy to get back into my Kias at the end of the day. The BMWs were fine, but nothing that made me aspire to want one. Zero style. Absolutely infuriating interface. Kept thinking that for the price of the 530, I could almost have (almost) a Golf/Civic R for me AND a Subaru for the kid.

Maybe an M5 would make me feel (very) different, but if a 5-Series doesn’t speak to a white collar mid-50s guy like me, then something is wrong with me (quite possible) or with BMW.

And, as I will say to anyone who will listen: STOP QUILTING THINGS. I hate that!

[Pabla]

BMW did a really good job with the 5 series lineup across the board. Gone are the days of hardly seeing a BMW with an M badge, now it seems like BMW is slapping an M badge on anything.

[BanBiofuels]

*Nice to see a car without an oversized cancerous grill.*

[CarsofGlasgow]

Great video, great tech on that 540i! I have the BMW assistant in my new X3, however she doesn't have the function to change the temperature sadly :(

[SnowloverPolaris]

Rear heated seats are available as an individual option.

[tanvirmukit]

nice review but was expecting a bit more commentary on the driving and handling aspects. we are mostly aware of the tech and luxury that BMW offers based on the other models.

[bassandtrebleclef]

Too many distractions in this car. Last thing I want is any driver screwing around with all of these toys distracting them from tweeting, texting, shaving, applying makeup, playing the guitar or eating.

[sanghoonlee]

2:11 I like everything about the facelift except the taillights. The taillights look like they are wearing some heavy mascara.