2016 BMW 5 Series vs. 2017 BMW 5 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 BMW 5 Series and 2017 BMW 5 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 BMW 5 Series and the 2017 BMW 5 Series.
In comparing the 2016 BMW 5 Series's and the 2017 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2016 BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2017 BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2016 BMW 5 Series and 2017 BMW 5 Series have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2016 BMW 5 Series's and the 2017 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2016 BMW 5 Series is a better car than the 2017 BMW 5 Series.
Pricing: A used 2016 BMW 5 Series ranges from $11,892 to $24,990 while a used 2017 BMW 5 Series is priced between $16,851 to $29,504.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 BMW 5 Series and the 2017 BMW 5 Series both lose 57.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 5 Series is 7.7 out of 10. BMW 5 Series is ranked 11 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW 5 Series is 8.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2016 BMW 5 Series’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the 2017 BMW 5 Series base engine makes 248 horsepower. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 629 miles. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 612 miles.This gives the 2017 BMW 5 Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2016 BMW 5 Series the advantage in maximum range. The 5 Series uses gasoline, and the 5 Series uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$50,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$57,242
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$27,065 - $117,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$51,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$54,696
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$27,065 - $119,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,334
Price Range:
$11,892 - $24,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$24,207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$14,011 - $46,941
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
218
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88,180
# Good or Great Deals:
98
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,926
Price Range:
$16,851 - $29,504
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$26,041
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$16,057 - $49,853
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
164
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76,739
# Good or Great Deals:
70
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
20.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 20.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 12.5
BMW 5 Series Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29BMW 5 Series Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
2017 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
257 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
426 / 629 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
432 / 612 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3814 lbs
Width:
82.4 inches
Height:
57.6 inches
Length:
193.1 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3746 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Citrin Black Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic / Mediterranean Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Brown
Frozen Bronze Metallic / Jatoba Brown Metallic
Gray
Azurite Black Metallic / Mineral Grey Metallic / Moonstone Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Silver
Champagne Quartz Metallic / Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Bluestone Metallic / Imperial Blue Metallic / Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Brown
Jatoba Brown Metallic
Gray
Atlas Cedar Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Venetian Beige/Black
Black
Black
Brown
Cinnamon Brown / Mocha
Gray
Ivory White
Blue
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Cognac
Black
Black
Brown
Mocha
Gray
Not available
Blue
Night Blue
White
Ivory White
