BMW 5 Series vs. Hyundai SONATA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 5 Series and Hyundai SONATA 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 Hyundai SONATA.
When comparing the BMW 5 Series's and the Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and base engine power. The Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW 5 Series's and the Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA is a better car than the BMW 5 Series.
Pricing: A used 2024 BMW 5 Series ranges from $56,935 to $71,330 while a used 2024 Hyundai SONATA is priced between $27,359 to $36,865. For a new model, the BMW 5 Series's price is between $60,788 and $77,947, with the Hyundai SONATA priced between $28,439 and $36,660.
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 Hyundai SONATA loses 41.4 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SONATA retains 15.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 5 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 5 Series is 7.7 out of 10 while the Hyundai SONATA's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the BMW 5 Series being ranked 13 out of 24 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Hyundai SONATA being ranked 4 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 5 Series is 8.2 out of 10. For the Hyundai SONATA the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the BMW 5 Series a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SONATA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 5 Series’s base engine makes 255 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA base engine makes 191 horsepower. The 5 Series is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 557 miles. The SONATA is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 572 miles.This gives the BMW 5 Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai SONATA the advantage in maximum range. The 5 Series uses premium unleaded, and the SONATA uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the Hyundai SONATA has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear head room. The BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SONATA has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the BMW 5 Series has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
60788 - 77947
Starting MSRP:
57900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
73001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38395 - 138800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
28439 - 36660
Starting MSRP:
27500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
26143
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
24700 - 27895
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
63766
Price Range:
56935 - 71330
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
78175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
44925 - 144288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
270
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17091
# Good or Great Deals:
117
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
31688
Price Range:
27359 - 36865
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
29305
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
25951 - 31688
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
660
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9647
# Good or Great Deals:
150
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
33572
Depreciation %:
0.57983398
Resale Value $:
24328
Residual Value %:
0.42016602000000003
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.52546863
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.38325409 - 0.63062227
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
11619
Depreciation %:
0.42250544
Resale Value $:
15881
Residual Value %:
0.57749456
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)
0.37226573
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.32098078 - 0.45701216
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.72756 / 10
Reliability:
8.244312 / 10
Retained Value:
6.938368 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.624363 / 10
Reliability:
7.947141 / 10
Retained Value:
7.92595 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 5 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.037
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
9.5 - 13.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.044
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
16.675003330845367
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2454223404953555
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.7 - 15.5
BMW 5 Series Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24Hyundai SONATA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
530i, 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive
Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels
N Line, SEL
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 4700 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 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 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
429 / 557 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
398 / 572 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
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 Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
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
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
18.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
46.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4041 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
59.6 inches
Length:
199.2 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3192 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
192.9 inches
Wheelbase:
111.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Oxide Grey Metallic
Green
Cape York Green Metallic
Red
Vegas Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Pearl
Blue
Carbon Blue Pearl / Transmission Blue Pearl
Gray
Nocturne Gray / Portofino Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
White
Serenity White Pearl
Silver
Aero Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Atlas Grey
Brown
Copper Brown/Atlas Grey / Espresso Brown
Gray
Silverstone II Atlas Grey
Red
Burgundy Red
White
Smoke White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Gray
Red
Not available
White
Not available
