Summary

• With 244 currently listed for sale near Washington, DC and an average price of $22,389.00, 28.3% of 2020 BMW 5 Series models for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2020 BMW 5 Series 5 / 5 stars.

• 77.5% of 2020 BMW 5 Series models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2020 BMW 5 Series sits in the seventh-generation G30 family, which had already shifted the nameplate toward a more comfortable luxury sedan with only a bit of the old sporting edge. By this point, the regular 5 Series models were described as a little soft, with steering that was not as precise or engaging as earlier versions, and the car’s understated styling gave it a lower-profile look than many modern BMWs. Even so, it remained a 5 Series, so it still brought more driving enjoyment than many of its staid competitors.

For 2020, BMW added a larger battery to the plug-in hybrid version, giving it 21 miles of all-electric range, and also added 67 horsepower and 73 lb-ft of torque to the M550i. That same year, the 5 Series continued to offer a broad spread of powertrains, from the 530i’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 248 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque to the 540i’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six with 335 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. The lineup also included the 530e plug-in hybrid, the 540d diesel, and the M550i xDrive with its 4.4-liter turbocharged V8, making the G30 one of the more varied midsize luxury sedans of its time.

The 2020 5 Series also stood out for its safety equipment and technology. Every model came standard with blind spot monitoring, lane departure warnings with lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alerts, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high beams, while features such as hands-free parking, adaptive cruise control, and surround view monitoring remained optional. Buyers also got BMW’s iDrive system and a cabin that reviewers generally liked for its comfort and equipment, though some noted that the steering and suspension did not feel as engaging as older 5 Series models and that upkeep could still be costly.

Other model years to consider

• 2018 BMW 5 Series

  • Average price: $18,514.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 22.8%
  • User rating: 4.95 / 5
  • Total listings: 312

• 2022 BMW 5 Series

  • Average price: $35,640.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 44.7%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 255

• 2019 BMW 5 Series

  • Average price: $21,580.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 24.5%
  • User rating: 4.89 / 5
  • Total listings: 294

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.