2022 BMW 5 Series Review
Price Range: $30,990 - $56,999





+507
Great
8.1
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
The 2022 BMW 5 Series lives up to the expectations set by its forebears. There's an engine for nearly every taste, and the car's handling capabilities are fundamentally sound. Factor in the 5 Series' top-shelf tech and safety features and you've got a prime pick for a midsize luxury sedan.
BMW 5 Series model years
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2022 BMW 5 Series Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- Wireless smartphone charging is no longer available
- Other minor changes to feature availability
- Part of the seventh 5 Series generation introduced for 2017
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Florida
$162/mo for 5 Series 530i
5 Series 530i
vs
$189/mo
Avg. Large Car
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average
#14 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$761/yr
vs. $729/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
Frequency
0.48x/yr
vs. 1.74x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
Severity
15.8%
vs. 14.7%
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car
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BMW 5 Series Owner Reviews
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What a car!
5 out of 5 starsKevin, 02/14/2022
2022 BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
The new 530 IX drive is such a nice complete car. It is set up with all the latest technology including remote start and keyless entry.
The car drives so smooth and has nice pick up to get you moving. The seats are comfortable and the detail inside the car gives me and my friends a wow factor. The wheels make the car. Lastly, the gas mileage is just right.
Amazing Quality and Powertrain
5 out of 5 starsJeff, 03/23/2021
2021 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A)
Definitely not a sporty car. If you want that, get a 3-series. That's not to say you can't have fun it it, it has a lot of power and has a great engine. But it is first and foremost a luxury cruiser geared towards comfort. If that is what you are looking for, this is the best in the business.
A Civilized Beast
5 out of 5 starsZA, 12/21/2019
2020 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
Just picked the 2020 M550 version with the improved HP and The idrive 7. Custom spec with almost all options included. As an prior owner of multiple other luxury cars and SUVs, this one is the best combination of speed, luxury and technology at around 85k-95k MSRP point. The car has multiple personalities depending on which driving mode you engage in. Driving in adaptive mode has been my … main daily routine but put this car in sports or sports + and it changes into a violent beast !! Great luxurious seats, especially if you choose the luxury seating package. I also opted for the dynamic handling package which likely makes a difference as some reviewers noted heavy handling that I have not quite encountered - likely due to this added option. I find the driving quite nimble for a car this size and honestly wanted a car with a more civilized driving experience with a sporty/fast mode on call as needed. Love the bower Wilkinson audio and the iDrive system with the larger and more informative HUD is a decent upgrade. There are many other tech options I opted for, such as parking assist with display key, driving assistance plus but I am finding little practical use of many of these add ons. Some of the safety options are quite useful but lane assist is one that I can personally do without. Options in general are costly but in this class (E53, S6, etc.) either cheaper or a superior offering. Fuel economy is closer to the lower promised end at 16mpg (less than a week driving) but I have been a bit of sports mode driver at times so may be its my driving style rather than the expected norm. There’s multiple independent reviews out there (YouTube) with folks experience fuel economy in the 20s mpg range which is quite decent for the size of the car / engine output.
Update 48k miles
4 out of 5 starsMV Venetia,PA, 01/07/2024
2021 BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Fun to drive and good gas mileage but brake pads do not last. Recommend ultimate care to cover the cost.
Replaced pads at 11400 (both), 25093 (both), & 38393 (front) miles.
3rd set of tires at 47k miles
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 BMW 5 Series, so we've included reviews for other years of the 5 Series since its last redesign.
2022 5 Series Highlights
Sedan
530i
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $54,200 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $162/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 18.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the 5 Series models:
- Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front.
- Active Blind-Spot Detection
- Alerts you of vehicles in the adjacent lanes using radar sensors and indicates if it's safe to change lanes.
- Traffic Jam Assist
- A system that makes driving easier by combining adaptive cruise control and lane centering at speeds under 40 mph.
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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