2017 BMW 5 Series vs. 2018 BMW 5 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 BMW 5 Series and 2018 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 2017 BMW 5 Series and the 2018 BMW 5 Series.
When we compare the 2017 BMW 5 Series's and the 2018 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2017 BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2018 BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2017 BMW 5 Series's and the 2018 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2017 BMW 5 Series is a better car than the 2018 BMW 5 Series.
Pricing: A used 2017 BMW 5 Series ranges from $10,999 to $25,595 while a used 2018 BMW 5 Series is priced between $13,998 to $24,999.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2017 BMW 5 Series’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the 2018 BMW 5 Series base engine makes 248 horsepower. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 391 miles.This gives the 2018 BMW 5 Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2017 BMW 5 Series the advantage in maximum range. The 5 Series uses premium unleaded, and the 5 Series uses electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
60900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
52650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
48431
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
35605 - 63650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18685
Price Range:
10999 - 25595
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20001
Price Range:
13998 - 24999
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
21431
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
17790 - 23989
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
363
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80127
# Good or Great Deals:
123
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:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
7.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
5.7 - 9.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.235848169166342
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
23.58809238690808
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 23.6
BMW 5 Series Rankings
Not yet available
BMW 5 Series Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 37Ranking
21 out of / 37Ranking
21 out of / 37Ranking
25 out of / 27Ranking
35 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2017 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
530i, 530i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 540i, 540i xDrive, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo
2018 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.067 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 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 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
27 / 31 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 391 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, 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:
N/A
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:
Available
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:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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:
10 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.8 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4266 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
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:
245/45R18
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
Not available
Black
Azurite Black Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Bluestone Metallic / Imperial Blue Metallic / Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Brown
Almandine Brown Metallic / Jatoba Brown Metallic
Gray
Atlas Cedar Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Rhodonite Silver Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Cashmere Silver Metallic / Champagne Quartz Metallic / Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Venetian Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Cinnamon Brown / Mocha
Gray
Ivory White
Blue
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Cognac
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Highlight
Brown
Caramel/Black / Mocha / Tartufo
Gray
Not available
Blue
Night Blue
White
Ivory White / Smoke White/Black
