2019 BMW 5 Series vs. 2020 BMW 5 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 BMW 5 Series and 2020 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 2019 BMW 5 Series and the 2020 BMW 5 Series.
When we compare the 2019 BMW 5 Series's and the 2020 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2019 BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2019 BMW 5 Series and 2020 BMW 5 Series have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 BMW 5 Series's and the 2020 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2019 BMW 5 Series is a better car than the 2020 BMW 5 Series.
Pricing: A used 2019 BMW 5 Series ranges from $16,901 to $27,971 while a used 2020 BMW 5 Series is priced between $18,773 to $34,214.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2019 BMW 5 Series and the 2020 BMW 5 Series both lose 63.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 5 Series is 7.0 out of 10. BMW 5 Series is ranked 5 out of 9 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 27 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), the BMW 5 Series is ranked 15 and the BMW 5 Series is ranked 15 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The BMW 5 Series is also ranked 21 out of 37 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars while the BMW 5 Series is ranked 21 out of 37 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW 5 Series is 7.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2019 BMW 5 Series and the 2020 BMW 5 Series makes 248 horsepower. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 379 miles. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 391 miles.This gives the 2019 BMW 5 Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 BMW 5 Series the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
53400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
48714
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
35995 - 63900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
53900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
48915
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
36750 - 63200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22579
Price Range:
16901 - 27971
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
24094
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
20834 - 28868
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
289
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
66615
# Good or Great Deals:
108
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26652
Price Range:
18773 - 34214
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
27504
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
24282 - 31579
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
130
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62579
# Good or Great Deals:
41
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
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 2019 BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
6.7 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
7.7 - 11.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.366814997962909
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 9.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
32.09297331986243
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
3.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.4 - 32.1
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 / 37BMW 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
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2019 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance
2020 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:
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
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:
248 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
248 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 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):
27 / 30 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 379 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, 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):
25 / 31 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
318 / 391 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
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
Massage Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
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
Massage Seats:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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:
4266 lbs
Width:
83.7 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
194.6 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4264 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:
245/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R18
Exterior Colors
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
Silver
Cashmere Silver Metallic / Champagne Quartz Metallic / Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Azurite Black II Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Bluestone Metallic / Imperial Blue Metallic / Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Brown
Almandin Brown II Metallic
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic / Rhodonite Silver Metallic
Silver
Champagne Quartz II Metallic / Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Canberra Beige/Black w/ Contrast Stitching / Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Highlight / Black w/ Contrast Stitching
Blue
Night Blue w/ Contrast Stitching
Brown
Caramel/Black / Mocha w/ Contrast Stitching / Tartufo
White
Ivory White w/ Contrast Stitching / Smoke White/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige/Black / Canberra Beige/Black w/ Contrast Stitching / Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching
Black
Black / Black w/ Blue Highlight / Black w/ Contrast Stitching
Blue
Night Blue w/ Contrast Stitching
Brown
Caramel/Black / Mocha w/ Contrast Stitching / Tartufo
White
Ivory White w/ Contrast Stitching / Smoke White/Black
