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  • 2021 BMW 5 Series vs. 2022 BMW 5 Series

2021 BMW 5 Series vs. 2022 BMW 5 Series

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 BMW 5 Series and 2022 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 2021 BMW 5 Series and the 2022 BMW 5 Series.

When comparing the 2021 BMW 5 Series's and the 2022 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2021 BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 BMW 5 Series and 2022 BMW 5 Series have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 BMW 5 Series's and the 2022 BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2021 BMW 5 Series is a better car than the 2022 BMW 5 Series.

Pricing: A used 2021 BMW 5 Series ranges from $25,125 to $37,950 while a used 2022 BMW 5 Series is priced between $28,982 to $40,832.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 BMW 5 Series and the 2022 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 4 out of 8 Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 26 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), the BMW 5 Series is ranked 16 and the BMW 5 Series is ranked 16 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The BMW 5 Series is also ranked 21 out of 35 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars while the BMW 5 Series is ranked 21 out of 35 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 2021 BMW 5 Series and the 2022 BMW 5 Series makes 288 horsepower. Both the 5 Series and the 5 Series are rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 372 miles. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

57200

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

60765

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

41910 - 83900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

55550

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

52917

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

42150 - 61050

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

30547

Price Range:

25125 - 37950

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

41940

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

30547 - 62148

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

321

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

61151

# Good or Great Deals:

150

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

35279

Price Range:

28982 - 40832

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

35936

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

35279 - 36593

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

214

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

54068

# Good or Great Deals:

88

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 2021 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 2022 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:

36.059886776829444

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

2.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

1.6 - 36.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.803302076053288

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

3.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)

1.6 - 5.8

BMW 5 Series Rankings

Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars for Tall People

Ranking

2 out of / 8

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars

Ranking

3 out of / 8

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Hybrid Cars

Ranking

4 out of / 35

Most Affordable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

Ranking

4 out of / 16

Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars

Ranking

4 out of / 8

Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

Ranking

4 out of / 8

Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars

Ranking

4 out of / 6

Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

Ranking

5 out of / 8

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

Ranking

6 out of / 26

Most Affordable Luxury Hybrid Cars

Ranking

6 out of / 24

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars for Tall People

Ranking

7 out of / 35

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

Ranking

7 out of / 26

Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

Ranking

7 out of / 8

Most Comfortable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

Ranking

8 out of / 26

Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

Ranking

9 out of / 35

Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid Cars

Ranking

12 out of / 35

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

Ranking

15 out of / 26

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

Ranking

16 out of / 26

Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

Ranking

16 out of / 26

Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

Ranking

20 out of / 35

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars

Ranking

21 out of / 35

Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars

Ranking

21 out of / 35

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

Ranking

22 out of / 26

Luxury Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

Ranking

30 out of / 35

BMW 5 Series Rankings

Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars for Tall People

Ranking

2 out of / 8

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars

Ranking

3 out of / 8

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Hybrid Cars

Ranking

4 out of / 35

Most Affordable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

Ranking

4 out of / 16

Best Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars

Ranking

4 out of / 8

Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

Ranking

4 out of / 8

Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars

Ranking

4 out of / 6

Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

Ranking

5 out of / 8

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

Ranking

6 out of / 26

Most Affordable Luxury Hybrid Cars

Ranking

6 out of / 24

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars for Tall People

Ranking

7 out of / 35

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

Ranking

7 out of / 26

Hybrid Luxury Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

Ranking

7 out of / 8

Most Comfortable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

Ranking

8 out of / 26

Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

Ranking

9 out of / 35

Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid Cars

Ranking

12 out of / 35

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

Ranking

15 out of / 26

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

Ranking

16 out of / 26

Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

Ranking

16 out of / 26

Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

Ranking

20 out of / 35

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars

Ranking

21 out of / 35

Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars

Ranking

21 out of / 35

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

Ranking

22 out of / 26

Luxury Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

Ranking

30 out of / 35

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

2021 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels

530e, 530e xDrive

2022 BMW 5 Series Trim Levels

530e, 530e xDrive

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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

288 hp @ 3800 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.068 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

288 hp @ 3800 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.067 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):


24 / 29 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

311 / 372 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):


24 / 29 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

311 / 372 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

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

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

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

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

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:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

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:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

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:

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:

10 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4220 lbs

Width:

83.7 inches

Height:

58.4 inches

Length:

195.8 inches

Wheelbase:

117.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4314 lbs

Width:

83.7 inches

Height:

58.4 inches

Length:

195.8 inches

Wheelbase:

117.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.7 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:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/40R19

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black

Blue

Phytonic Blue Metallic

Gray

Bernina Grey Amber Effect / Bluestone Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic

Silver

Glacier Silver Metallic

White

Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black

Blue

Phytonic Blue Metallic

Gray

Bernina Grey Amber Effect Metallic / Bluestone Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic

Silver

Not available

White

Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Canberra Beige

Black

Black / Black w/ Contrast Stitching

Brown

Cognac / Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching / Mocha w/ Contrast Stitching

White

Ivory White w/ Contrast Stitching

Interior Colors

Beige

Canberra Beige

Black

Black / Black w/ Contrast Stitching

Brown

Cognac / Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching / Mocha w/ Contrast Stitching

White

Ivory White w/ Contrast Stitching

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