There are 2,449 used BMW 5 Series for sale with an average price of $28,971. Of those, 851 are priced below market value with each BMW 5 Series averaging $2,691 below market value.
The BMW 5 Series began production in 1972 and brought with it the new BMW convention of using three-digit names for each vehicle's model/trim/powerplant. Now in its seventh generation, the 5 Series has had each generation designated internally with a three-character code, which enthusiasts and mechanics often reference when naming a specific generation of the 5 Series versus a specific year and model.The first-generation 5 Series was the E12, produced from 1972 to 1981. These are now semi-collectible, especially in the M535i performance model. The second-generation 5 Series was the E28, which also introduced the performance M-series as a sub-designation, as well as a diesel engine model. Externally, the first- and second-generation 5 Series have much in common in bodywork.The third-generation 5 Series, the E34, changed the car's body styling significantly when introduced in 1988. This series also added the wagon style Touring models and the first models with all-wheel drive as an option. The fourth-generation (E39), introduced in 1995, again radically changed the exterior of the 5 Series and brought aluminum chassis components to the car for the first time. The fifth-gen 5 Series (E60 and E61) was introduced in 2013 with a more modern look. This new look came with a lot of technology, making it a popular used car purchase today. The sixth-generation 5 Series, the F10, F11, and F07, was introduced in 2010 and added several body styles to the mix. The sedan and wagon were augmented with a five-door fastback model, the Gran Turismo. Limited markets also saw a new long-wheelbase executive sedan model for the first time. The new seventh-generation (G30/31/38) was introduced in 2017 and is only found in limited quantities on the secondary market. The most common models found on the used market are the sixth-generation 528i, 535i and 550i models. These are all gas-enginedm, with six-cylinder and eight-cylinder engines. Complaints on these models are fairly low and they have a reputation for reliability well after their manufactured date.
Test Drive Reviews
2018 BMW 5 Series
BMW introduced an entirely new 5 Series sedan for the 2017 model year, and that very well-done luxury sedan continues forward this year. It's a good thing, as the 2017 5 Series was one of the highest-rated cars we've reviewed.
The 2018 BMW 5 Series adds a plug-in hybrid 530e iPerformance model and a performance-oriented M550i xDrive as new options. The not very popular Gran Turismo hatchback model has been discontinued.
Most well known for its excellent drive dynamics and beautiful interiors, the BMW 5 Series holds that tradition while adding new technologies and more interior space. Notable changes in the new-generation 5 Series are the longer, sleeker look of the car; the immense amount of technology offered and more efficiency. Technology in the 2018 5 Series includes a host of driver aids and safety items, improved infotainment and better performance.
The 2018 BMW 5 Series is the midsize luxury sedan to beat, as it often has been in the past. But it doesn't lack for competitors in today's contentious market.
See the full 2018 BMW 5 Series Test Drive Review.
2017 BMW 5 Series
The 2017 BMW 5 Series is all new for this model year and it's also one of the highest-rated cars we've reviewed. The 5 Series carries the BMW flag forward as the best-selling sedan in the make's lineup, and this year's updates mean a lot to the car's excellence going forward.
The 5 Series is most well known for its excellent drive dynamics and everyday usability combined with smart performance. That doesn't change for the 2017 model, which now sits on an entirely new platform. The new 5 is 1.2 inches longer and just over half an inch taller, but you wouldn't know it by just looking at the car. Its exterior has been adjusted to give it a lower, sleeker look instead.
Technology is also paramount in this new 5 Series and has evolved to the point that this may be the most advanced car on the road in combined terms of safety, techno-gadgetry and cool "never thought this would be that useful" gear. Unlike other technology-filled cars today, the BMW 5 didn't gain a lot of weight or become unusable for its mega-screen opulence. Instead BMW melded the new tech neatly into the car, building on what it learned with its flagship 7 Series last year.
In all, BMW has managed to create a very well-done luxury sedan in the new 5 Series and its high score reflects how impressed we are with the engineering.
See the full 2017 BMW 5 Series Test Drive Review.
2013 BMW 5 Series
The 2013 BMW 5 Series is in its sixth generation of production and it is still setting the pace as an industry leader in luxurious sophistication. It walks the line between performance and luxury to find a balance that can satisfy even the pickiest of automotive consumers. The 5 Series has spent more than 40 years on the market, in various configurations, and it continues to impress.
In all variations the 2013 BMW 5 Series remains more than capable in the area of performance. It ranges from pretty quick (528i) to sit-back-or-get-thrown-back (550i). The larger dimensions that were incorporated a few years back are boasting a remarkable improvement in interior comfort; and the technology of BMW continues to be top-notch.
See the full 2013 BMW 5 Series Test Drive Review.
How much is a BMW 5 Series?
BMW 5 Series Sedan
A new BMW 5 Series Sedan's average price is 65563
and the price range is 56852 to
85076
A 3-year-old used BMW 5 Series Sedan's average price is 51922
with a price range of 38472 to
71972
See below for the average BMW 5 Series Sedan price across model years.
BMW 5 Series Sedan
2017-2022
45219
BMW 5 Series Sedan
2012-2017
22895
BMW 5 Series Sedan
2007-2012
12675
The average price for a 3-year-old used luxury midsize car is 35532, with the BMW 5 Series Sedan's price typically
16390 above
average for this vehicle type.
BMW 5 Series
A new BMW 5 Series's average price is 61941
and the price range is 57355 to
69038
A 3-year-old used BMW 5 Series's average price is 46175
with a price range of 39416 to
54215
See below for the average BMW 5 Series price across model years.
BMW 5 Series
2017-2022
BMW 5 Series
2012-2017
BMW 5 Series
2007-2012
The average price for a 3-year-old used luxury hybrid car is 32130, with the BMW 5 Series's price typically
14045 above
average for this vehicle type.
How long do BMW 5 Seriess last?
BMW 5 Series Sedan
The BMW 5 Series Sedan is the 7th most reliable vehicle in the luxury midsize car category, with a reliability score of 8.011492.
Approximately 1.3E-4 of all BMW 5 Series Sedans on the road have reached 150,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.008888 for the luxury midsize car category
The best-ranked luxury midsize car for reliability is the Lexus ES 250 sedan
BMW 5 Series Hatchback
The BMW 5 Series Hatchback is the 14th most reliable vehicle in the luxury midsize car category, with a reliability score of 7.5363.
Approximately 0.004811 of all BMW 5 Series Hatchbacks on the road have reached 150,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.03351 for the luxury midsize car category
The best-ranked luxury midsize car for reliability is the Lexus ES 250 sedan
BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series is the 4th most reliable vehicle in the luxury midsize car category, with a reliability score of 8.7.
Approximately 0.02912 of all BMW 5 Seriess on the road have reached 150,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.016926 for the luxury midsize car category
The best-ranked luxury midsize car for reliability is the Lexus ES 250 sedan
See below for the reliability scores of various cars in the luxury midsize car category:
Lexus ES 250 sedan
9.176585
Lexus GS 300 sedan
9.093084
Lexus ES 350 sedan
9.038293
Lexus GS 350 sedan
8.996542
Lincoln MKZ sedan
8.491134
Audi A6 sedan
8.292928
Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan
8.28525
BMW 5 Series sedan
8.244312
Lexus GS F sedan
8.146542
Cadillac CTS sedan
7.872466
Jaguar XF sedan
7.7
Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe
7.697031
BMW M5 sedan
7.569895
Audi S6 sedan
7.563299
Audi S7 sedan
7.3
Acura TLX sedan
7.2
Volvo S90 sedan
7.2
Lexus LC 500 coupe
7.0
Genesis G80 sedan
5.9
Maserati Ghibli sedan
5.9
Buick Regal Sportback sedan
BMW 8 Series coupe
Cadillac CT5 sedan
Cadillac CT5-V sedan
BMW M8 sedan
BMW 8 Series sedan
BMW M6 sedan
INFINITI Q70L sedan
INFINITI Q70 sedan
Is the BMW 5 Series a good car?
BMW 5 Series Sedan
The BMW 5 Series Sedan earns an ISC quality score of 7.981386 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
The BMW 5 Series Sedan is ranked 7th in quality in the luxury midsize car category,
with the Lincoln MKZ ranked just above it and the Audi A6 ranked just below it
The best-ranked luxury midsize car for quality is the Lexus ES 350
The BMW 5 Series Hatchback earns an ISC quality score of 7.814811 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
The BMW 5 Series Hatchback is ranked 10th in quality in the luxury midsize car category,
with the Infiniti Q70 ranked just above it and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan ranked just below it
The best-ranked luxury midsize car for quality is the Lexus ES 350
The BMW 5 Series earns an ISC quality score of 7.504139 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
The BMW 5 Series is ranked 6th in quality in the luxury hybrid car category,
with the BMW 3 Series ranked just above it and the Lexus GS 450h ranked just below it
The best-ranked luxury hybrid car for quality is the Lexus ES 300h
