2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive





Total MSRP | $77,795 |
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Edmunds suggests you pay | $77,508 |
2022 BMW 5 Series Review

- Wide range of powerful and relatively efficient engines
- A host of innovative features and leading-edge tech
- Interior is quiet and comfortable
- Generous trunk capacity
- Evolutionary styling doesn't stand out in a crowded class
- Some interior materials are a bit below segment standards
- Wireless smartphone charging is no longer available
- Other minor changes to feature availability
- Part of the seventh 5 Series generation introduced for 2017
The BMW 5 Series is essentially the middle child of BMW's sedan lineup. It's great if you're looking for a midsize premium sedan that's smaller than a full-size 7 Series but larger than a compact 3 Series. It's also an alternative to the smaller 4 Series Gran Coupe sedan in case you aren't a fan of its new, bold grille design. The 5 Series offers lots of luxury and comfort and should impress most buyers even if its styling isn't the most dynamic of the class.
In the past, the 5 Series was the go-to model for those wanting a top-performing sport sedan, but in recent years the 5 Series has softened up and now focuses more on luxury and tech. As such, the Audi A6, Genesis G80 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class should also be considered because they top the 5 Series in certain categories. For more information, checkout our test team's in-depth evaluation and Expert Rating.
What's it like to live with?
We tested a BMW 540i xDrive during its time in our long-term test fleet. We loved the 540i's powerful and efficient engine and praised its superb transmission. The quiet and comfortable 540i took very few complaints from our staff members. For more information, read our BMW 540i long-term road test wrap-up here.
Performance
Our test 530i had ultra-smooth M Sport brakes that stopped the car from 60 mph in just 108 feet, an admirable result for a midsize luxury sedan. The steering is nicely weighted but somewhat numb. Thankfully, the chassis is both balanced and communicative.
Comfort
Our only issue with the climate system was its capacity to keep us properly chilled. While the dual-temp, dual-fan speed controls offer a lot of variabilities, the fan speed was never quite strong enough to deal with temperature extremes.
2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive pricing
in Ashburn, VA
Interior
BMW is great at minimizing button count, but that leaves a lot for iDrive to control. The iDrive menus are pretty straightforward and easy to navigate, but it takes time to wrap your head around all the options and customizations available. It can be a little intimidating. We do like the clear views the 5 Series provides. The windows are nicely sized, especially in the rear. The optional surround-view camera system helps a lot too.
Technology
The 5 Series' driver safety aids work extremely well. The adaptive cruise, for instance, maintains a tight gap behind the car ahead, and the actuating brakes stop hard yet smoothly when needed. The most impressive feature of the 5 Series is its parking cameras that help render an amazing 3D image of the outside of the car.
Storage
BMW has done a decent job with in-cabin storage: water bottle pockets on all the doors, a retractable cover that houses a bin for wireless phone charging up front, and a decent-size glovebox and center armrest space. It's still not a lot of storage, but it's sufficient for a European luxury sedan.
Fuel Economy
Value
BMW's four-year/50,000-mile warranty coverage is on par for a German brand, though some American and Asian brands offer more. But the three-year/36,000-mile free maintenance coverage is uncommon in the luxury segment.
Wildcard
Which 5 Series does Edmunds recommend?
BMW 5 Series models
The 2022 BMW 5 Series is available in four trim levels, all with different powertrains: the base 530i, the plug-in hybrid 530e, the more powerful 540i and the M550i performance model. BMW's all-wheel-drive system, called xDrive, is optional for the first three trims and standard on the M550i.
The 530i is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The 530e also uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and pairs it with an electric motor for a total output of 288 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. It's a plug-in hybrid, and with a fully charged battery, the 530e can drive an EPA-estimated 21 miles before switching to regular hybrid operation.
The 540i packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that produces 335 hp and 332 lb-ft. The range-topping M550i sports a turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (523 hp, 553 lb-ft). An eight-speed automatic transmission backs all engine options. The high-performance M5 is reviewed separately.
530i/530e
Come nicely equipped with:
- 18-inch wheels
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Digital gauge cluster display
- 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Navigation
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility
- 12-speaker sound system
- Sunroof
- Simulated leather upholstery
The 5 Series also comes with:
- Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
540i
Other than the six-cylinder engine noted above, the 540i is equipped much like the 530i and 530e models.
Multiple packages are available for the four- and six-cylinder models. Highlights include:
Convenience
- Heated front seats
- Power trunklid
Premium
- Convenience package features
- Heated rear seats
- Remote engine start
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
- 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
Executive
- Premium package features
- Unique center console controls
- Power rear sunshade
- Manual rear side window shades
Driving Assistance Professional
- Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
- Side avoidance (takes evasive action to avoid a collision when another vehicle drifts into your lane)
- Front cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle ahead of you is about to cross your vehicle's path at a blind intersection)
- Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Luxury Seating
- Ventilated front seats
- 20-way multi-contour front seats
M Sport
- Choice of 19- or 20-inch wheels
- Sport steering wheel
- Sporty exterior trim
- Sport steering
- Sport suspension (not available on the 530e)
Dynamic Handling
Available for the 540i only and includes:
- Adaptive suspension (adjusts to enhance ride comfort and handling)
- Active roll stabilization (adds further stability when cornering)
M550i
Upgrades performance and luxury with:
- Sporty exterior styling
- Electronically controlled rear differential (for sportier performance)
- Adaptive sport suspension
- High-performance brakes
- 19-inch wheels
- Rear spoiler
- Sport steering wheel
- Leather seating surfaces
- Upgraded Harman Kardon audio system
Dynamic Handling
Specific to the M550i, this optional package adds:
- High-performance adaptive suspension
- Active steering
- Active roll stabilization
Other notable single options available on the 5 Series include:
- Leather seating surfaces (530 and 540 trims)
- Heated steering wheel
- Front massaging seats
- Front and rear heated seats




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2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive Features & Specs
- Total MSRP
- $77,795
- MPG & Fuel
- 17 City / 25 Hwy / 20 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.0 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: all wheel drive
- Transmission: 8-speed shiftable automatic
- Engine
- V8 cylinder
- Horsepower: 523 hp @ 5500 rpm
- Torque: 553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 4 yr./ 50000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 196.0 in. / Height: 57.8 in.
- Overall Width with Mirrors: 83.7 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 73.5 in.
- Curb Weight: 4383 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 18.7 cu.ft.

Safety
Our experts’ favorite 5 Series safety features:
- 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.
Side Impact Test | Good |
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Roof Strength Test | Good |
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint | Good |
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test | Not Tested |
Moderate Overlap Front Test | Good |
BMW 5 Series vs. the competition

2022 BMW 5 Series

2022 Audi A6
BMW 5 Series vs. Audi A6
The A6 and the 5 Series have very similar pricing and base engines. But because of the A6's more recent redesign, the Audi sports a more modern and sleeker-looking interior and exterior. The A6's interior also wins in all-around quality. You can't get a plug-in hybrid model with the A6, but it has the advantage over the 5 Series in tech. Both models ride and handle well.
BMW 5 Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The E-Class is the 5 Series' strongest rival. Like the 5 Series, the Mercedes offers a few engines to choose from but lacks a plug-in hybrid option. Besides the sedan, you can also get the E-Class in wagon, convertible and coupe body styles. Overall, the Mercedes looks newer and more exquisite and offers superior tech and more personalization options than the 5 Series.
BMW 5 Series vs. Genesis G80
The G80 doesn't carry a long-standing luxury brand name behind it, but that's OK because Genesis offers excellent build and materials quality, lots of standard advanced driver aids, and a more powerful base engine. The G80 offers fewer engine choices, but with its 2021 redesign, the G80 gained an exterior and interior that's more striking than the BMW's.
FAQ
Is the BMW 5 Series a good car?
What's new in the 2022 BMW 5 Series?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 BMW 5 Series:
- Wireless smartphone charging is no longer available
- Other minor changes to feature availability
- Part of the seventh 5 Series generation introduced for 2017
Is the BMW 5 Series reliable?
Is the 2022 BMW 5 Series a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2022 BMW 5 Series?
The least-expensive 2022 BMW 5 Series is the 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $76,800.
Other versions include:
- M550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $76,800
What are the different models of BMW 5 Series?
2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive Overview
The 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive is offered in the following styles: M550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A). The 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic. The 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive comes with a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. basic warranty, a 4 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What do people think of the 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2022 5 Series M550i xDrive 4.2 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2022 5 Series M550i xDrive.
Pros
- Wide range of powerful and relatively efficient engines
- A host of innovative features and leading-edge tech
- Interior is quiet and comfortable
- Generous trunk capacity
Cons
- Evolutionary styling doesn't stand out in a crowded class
- Some interior materials are a bit below segment standards
Edmunds Expert Reviews
Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive and all model years in our database. Our rich analysis includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2022 5 Series M550i xDrive featuring deep dives into trim levels including M550i xDrive, etc. with careful analysis around pricing, features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving and performance. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
Read our full review of the 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive here.Our Review Process
This review was written by a member of Edmunds' editorial team of expert car reviewers. Our team drives every car you can buy. We put the vehicles through rigorous testing, evaluating how they drive and comparing them in detail to their competitors.
We're also regular people like you, so we pay attention to all the different ways people use their cars every day. We want to know if there's enough room for our families and our weekend gear and whether or not our favorite drink fits in the cupholder. Our editors want to help you make the best decision on a car that fits your life.
What's a good price for a New 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive?
2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive M550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
The 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive M550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $77,795. The average price paid for a new 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive M550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) is trending $287 below the manufacturer’s MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $287 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $77,508.
The average savings for the 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive M550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) is 0.4% below the MSRP.
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What is the MPG of a 2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive?
2022 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive M550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A), 8-speed shiftable automatic, premium unleaded (required)
20 MPG compined MPG,
17 city MPG/25 highway MPG
EPA Est. MPG | 20 |
Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Drive Train | all wheel drive |
Displacement | 4.4 L |
Passenger Volume | N/A |
Wheelbase | 117.1 in. |
Length | 196.0 in. |
Width | N/A |
Height | 57.8 in. |
Curb Weight | 4383 lbs. |
Should I lease or buy a 2022 BMW 5 Series?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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