2025 BMW 5 Series

Since its inception, the BMW 5 Series has been a midsize luxury sedan with a flair for performance. In the past, the 5 Series' engine range has spanned from an economical turbocharged four-cylinder version to the fire-breathing, all-wheel-drive sports car-crushing M5, which we review separately. In an era where more and more sedans are being replaced by SUVs, BMW's investments in the 5 Series make it clear the automaker still sees value in a competent, luxurious sedan.

Edmunds spotlight: New plug-in hybrid for 2025

When the 5 Series was redesigned for the 2024 model year, a plug-in hybrid variant was conspicuous in its absence. For 2025, BMW will remedy that with the new 550e xDrive. Internal combustion power comes from a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, which, when added to the output of electric motor mounted in the eight-speed transmission, combines to produce 483 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. BMW estimates this all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid should be capable of hitting 60 in 4 seconds flat with a top speed of 155 mph, or 87 mph in electric-only mode. This isn't your hippie uncle's plug-in hybrid.

Competitors to consider

As with any German sedan, the closest competition comes from other German sedans. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Audi A6 both offer their own refined take on a midsize luxury sedan, while the Cadillac CT5 and Genesis G80 present yet more options for the dyed-in-the-wool luxury-sedan buyer.

The addition of the 550e xDrive plug-in hybrid will complete the full range of powertrains for the recently redesigned 5 Series, a stalwart of BMW's lineup. Stay tuned to Edmunds for information about the 2025 5 Series' fuel economy numbers, more detailed pricing, and other features as they become available.