Overview
The BMW 5 Series performs exceptionally well when compared to similar luxury midsize cars. It tops the list for the best gas mileage, indicating its superior fuel efficiency. It also ranks first in performance in snowy conditions, demonstrating its excellent handling and safety features. While it ranks fourth among German luxury midsize cars, it still falls within the top half of the list, showing its competitive edge in a market renowned for high-quality vehicles. Overall, the BMW 5 Series is a strong contender in its class, offering a blend of performance, efficiency, and safety.
2026 BMW 5 Series Ratings
| BMW 5 Series |
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Overall Score:
7.000000 / 10
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Reliability:
6.800000 / 10
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Retained Value:
7.100000 / 10
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Safety:
7.000000 / 10
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| BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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Overall Score:
6.900000 / 10
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Reliability:
6.800000 / 10
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Retained Value:
6.900000 / 10
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Safety:
Not available yet
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BMW 5 Series Reliability Rating
| BMW 5 Series sedan |
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Reliability Score:
7.521149062980162 / 10
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Average Lifespan (years):
8.291466551411078
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Average Lifespan (miles):
99883.92371482265 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
9819.12172939193 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
0.015723239072449702
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BMW 5 Series reliability
BMW 5 Series Depreciation and Resale Value
| BMW 5 Series |
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$ Depreciation:
33486.91949899
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% Depreciation:
0.5590470701
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% Residual Value:
0.4409529299
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$ Resale Value:
26413.08050101
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% Typical All Luxury Midsize Cars Depreciation:
0.4639012605377631
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All Luxury Midsize Cars Depreciation Range:
0.3447632453 - 0.5590470701
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| BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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$ Depreciation:
44254.23993276
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% Depreciation:
0.5916342237
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% Residual Value:
0.40836577630000004
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$ Resale Value:
30545.76006724
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% Typical All Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars Depreciation:
0.4490848582540074
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All Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars Depreciation Range:
0.3957625025 - 0.5916342237
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BMW 5 Series resale value
2026 BMW 5 Series Rankings
| BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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Used Car Pricing
| BMW 5 Series |
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Here's what the prices look like for a used BMW 5 Series for different model years.
A 3-year-old used BMW 5 Series averages 46347.376908
while a 5-year-old used BMW 5 Series is 32329.764496.
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| Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
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2025 BMW 5 Series (1 year old)
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55695.344486
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2024 BMW 5 Series (2 years old)
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47343.029006
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2023 BMW 5 Series (3 years old)
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46347.376908
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2022 BMW 5 Series (4 years old)
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37416.285034
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2021 BMW 5 Series (5 years old)
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32329.764496
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2020 BMW 5 Series (6 years old)
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28820.383047
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2019 BMW 5 Series (7 years old)
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24429.34317
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2018 BMW 5 Series (8 years old)
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22374.799445
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2017 BMW 5 Series (9 years old)
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19104.391497
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2016 BMW 5 Series (10 years old)
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14063.484005
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| BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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Here's what the prices look like for a used BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) for different model years.
A 3-year-old used BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) averages 35622.900775
while a 5-year-old used BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) is 29189.210526.
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| Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
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2025 BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (1 year old)
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69511.724138
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2023 BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (3 years old)
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35622.900775
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2022 BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (4 years old)
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32822.466899
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2021 BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (5 years old)
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29189.210526
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2020 BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (6 years old)
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24465.813725
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2019 BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (7 years old)
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21157.014799
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2018 BMW 5 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (8 years old)
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18969.828629
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