Used 2020 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews
Used 5 Series for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 5 Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the 5 Series since its last redesign.
540i 2019 love it
Arie, 05/31/2019
2019 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Oh, I enjoy every second driving. Super luxury, super acceleration, reasonable mpg even on sports mode. And best - I got it for 100 less lease on memorial day
No ultimate driving machine w/o Sport/M-Sport pkg
constv, 07/29/2021
2020 BMW 5 Series 540i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've been driving 5 series since 2003, and this is my 4th. I absolutely LOVED my first 2003 530, it was powerful, tight, very responsive. I skipped the 2004-2010 models because I didn't like the boring, conservative body styling. When I went shopping again in 2012, I discovered that the base configurations had become "softer" and less spirited. The familiar "ultimate driving machine" feel came back once I tested a 2012 535 xDrive with a Sport Package. In 2016 I test-drove a new 545 (v8) - no SP - and was disappointed again: the steering wheel felt too wobbly, the car felt to soft and didn't handle as well as I was used to. Extra HP didn't matter once the handling was not as sporty. I ended up buying a 535 xDrive M-Sport that felt amazing! It has become clear to me that BMW no longer includes the hyped-up "ultimate driving machine" experience with their base configurations. It's a sad fact. Every time I get into a base config 530 loner, I feel as if I am driving a cheap Ford Focus, or something like that. These days, you do need the SP or M-Sport upgrades to truly experience the famous BMW handling. That will cost you $3+K extra, but it's definitely worth it - unless you are a poser who wants a BMW as a status symbol and does not care much about the actual BMW driving experience. FWIIW, my conclusion: 530 (i4 engine) is underpowered and is not worth consideration if you are buying a BMW to enjoy driving it, not just to be seen in it. A 540 is an outstanding car, but only if you get SP, or better yet, the M-Sport package (you could get the steering and suspension upgrades individually, but it would be cheaper and easier to find as a package.) That gives you the awesomeness of the superior BWM handling, responsiveness, stiffer suspension and precise steering, a nicer steering wheel (vs the cheap thin one that comes with the base config.) A night and day difference. The same goes for 550. If you have the money, get the M550. If not, the 540 M-Sport is all you need to get the chills you are looking for!
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The good bad and the ugly
Florida Car, 09/15/2019
updated 09/21/2023
2019 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 25 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2019 540I in June. The power and handling is amazing. I had a 2017 Mercedes E 300 which only barely had adequate power. The ride is very comfortable. I have had issues with the back up camera. It works about 75% of the time. The dealer cannot find anything wrong with it. Even after I showed them a video of it not working. There is a message on the dashboard that says Emergency call system malfunction. This blocks out all other information from being displayed including the odometer. The dealer said this is a battery that is back ordered in Germany. They have no idea how long it will take until they will get it. I am trading this car in by the end of the year. I will probably get another Mercedes with a bigger engine.
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Sorry I bought it
Shirley, 02/09/2019
updated 08/20/2021
2019 BMW 5 Series 530e iPerformance 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
24 of 42 people found this review helpful
I drove a 530i for 17 years and the 2019 530e doesn't measure up. The battery drains rapidly in town, is better on the freeway. It takes 5 - 8 hours to charge. Noisy when accelerating. Side mirrors block view. Prettiest car out there (Cashmere Silver Metallic color). I'm trading it in as soon as I can. At first opportunity I traded it in.
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Great Car
George P, 05/24/2022
2020 BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is awesome. Very stylish interior and design. The features are awesome. The ride is very nice. I highly recommend this vehicle if you are used to other vehicles in this same class.
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