BMW 5 Series vs. BMW 6 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 5 Series and BMW 6 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 BMW 5 Series and the BMW 6 Series.
In comparing the BMW 5 Series's and the BMW 6 Series's specifications and ratings, the BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The BMW 6 Series has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW 5 Series's and the BMW 6 Series's specifications and ratings, the BMW 5 Series is a better car than the BMW 6 Series.
Pricing: A used 2019 BMW 5 Series ranges from $20,888 to $41,164 while a used 2019 BMW 6 Series is priced between $31,079 to $47,812.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 5 Series loses 57.1 percent of its value and the BMW 6 Series loses 60.1 percent of its value. This means the BMW 5 Series retains 3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 6 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 5 Series is 7.7 out of 10 while the BMW 6 Series' quality rating is 6.9 out of 10. This results in the BMW 5 Series being ranked 11 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the BMW 6 Series being ranked 17 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 5 Series is 8.2 out of 10. For the BMW 6 Series the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the BMW 5 Series an advantage in reliability compared to the BMW 6 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 5 Series’s base engine makes 248 horsepower, and the BMW 6 Series base engine makes 315 horsepower. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 612 miles. The 6 Series is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 537 miles. This gives the BMW 5 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the BMW 6 Series. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW 5 Series has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The BMW 6 Series has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$53,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$60,362
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$25,070 - $121,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$81,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$77,288
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$29,570 - $134,300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,232
Price Range:
$20,888 - $41,164
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$36,628
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$20,448 - $72,699
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
288
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61,442
# Good or Great Deals:
105
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,072
Price Range:
$31,079 - $47,812
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$47,151
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$19,658 - $84,966
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58,146
# Good or Great Deals:
4
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
BMW 6 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 5 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 6 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.7 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 17.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 22.6
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 6 Series Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
17 out of / 24Ranking
19 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive
BMW 6 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
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 @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
257 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 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 / 34 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
432 / 612 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
20 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 537 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
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
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
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:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.3 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4165 lbs
Width:
82.3 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
197.1 inches
Wheelbase:
116.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5 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
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Citrin Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Mediterranean Blue Metallic / Sonic Speed Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Brown
Frozen Bronze Metallic / Jatoba Brown Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Frozen Brilliant White Metallic / Mineral White Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red 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
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Champagne / Cognac/Black
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Amaro Brown / Canyon Brown / Cinnamon Brown
White
Opal White / Opal White/Amaro Brown
Gray
Ivory White / Ivory White/Black / Platinum/Black
Red
Vermilion Red
