Toyota Crown vs. BMW 5 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Crown and 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 Toyota Crown and the BMW 5 Series.
When comparing the Toyota Crown's and the BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Crown has the advantage in the area of resale value. The BMW 5 Series has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Crown's and the BMW 5 Series's specifications and ratings, the BMW 5 Series is a better car than the Toyota Crown.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Crown loses 43.7 percent of its value and the BMW 5 Series loses 61.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Crown retains 17.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 5 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Crown’s base engine makes 236 horsepower, and the BMW 5 Series base engine makes 288 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW 5 Series, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room and rear shoulder room. The Toyota Crown, a hybrid large car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room, rear leg room and cargo space. The Toyota Crown and BMW 5 Series are comparable in regards to rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,440
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$53,157 - $68,540
Starting MSRP:
$57,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$57,147
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$43,340 - $70,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
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:
$51,397
Price Range:
$41,911 - $61,960
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$47,897
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$44,397 - $51,397
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
252
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22,443
# Good or Great Deals:
87
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,343
Depreciation %:
44.3%
Resale Value $:
$23,097
Residual Value %:
55.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$35,839
Depreciation %:
62.2%
Resale Value $:
$21,761
Residual Value %:
37.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
62.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
62.2% - 62.2%
Toyota Crown Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
BMW 5 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Crown
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
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Category Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 5 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
8.6 - 12.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 7.5
Toyota Crown Rankings
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21 out of / 25BMW 5 Series Rankings
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25 out of / 28Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Toyota Crown Trim Levels
Limited, Nightshade, Platinum, XLE
BMW 5 Series Trim Levels
530e, 530e xDrive
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 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:
236 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 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:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 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:
3980 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
60.6 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 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:
19.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Storm Cloud
Brown
Bronze Age
Gray
Heavy Metal
Red
Supersonic Red
White
Oxygen White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Arctic Race Blue Metallic / Phytonic Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Dark Graphite Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black w/ Contrast Stitching
Beige
Canberra Beige
Brown
Cognac / Cognac w/ Contrast Stitching / Mocha w/ Contrast Stitching
White
Ivory White w/ Contrast Stitching