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 area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 BMW 5 Series and 2017 BMW 5 Series have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. 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 $10,146 to $24,218 while a used 2017 BMW 5 Series is priced between $10,999 to $25,595.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 BMW 5 Series and the 2017 BMW 5 Series makes 300 horsepower. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 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:
60900
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
60900
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16439
Price Range:
10146 - 24218
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
210
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92786
# Good or Great Deals:
93
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18685
Price Range:
10999 - 25595
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BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
22.233666122861074
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.235848169166342
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW 5 Series Rankings
Not yet available
BMW 5 Series Rankings
Available 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
530i, 530i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 540i, 540i xDrive, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
300 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
300 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
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
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
Power Lift Gate:
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
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
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
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
15.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
122.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
17.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4540 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
61.4 inches
Length:
196.8 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4490 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
61.6 inches
Length:
197.1 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Brown
Jatoba Brown Metallic
Gray
Callisto Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Red
Damask Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Brown
Jatoba Brown Metallic
Gray
Callisto Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Red
Damask Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Venetian Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Cinnamon Brown / Mocha
Gray
Ivory White
Interior Colors
Beige
Venetian Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Cinnamon Brown / Mocha
Gray
Ivory White
