BMW 5 Series vs Chevrolet Cruze
Overview | |
Years produced1972-Present | Years produced2011-2019 |
MSRP$57,900 | MSRP$16,975 |
Average price$26,782 | Average price$8,922 |
Listings7671 | Listings5346 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryLong revered for how they make drivers feel, BMWs are credibly marketed as the ultimate driving machines. However, if the future is digital instead of analog, do driving dynamics still matter? And if not, what does BMW bring to the table? What makes one special? Desirable? Gives it a soul? Driving the all-new 2024 BMW 5 Series suggests that aside from design, technology, and comfort, the answer is not much—at least not in the 530i specification. Verdict: Driving enjoyment is not a requirement in a luxury car. But it is in a BMW. That’s what separates a Bimmer from the crowd. While the new 2024 BMW 530i is a capable sports sedan that does double duty as a plush people mover, joy is missing from the recipe. | |
Reviews SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.4 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight4041 lbs | Curb Weight2835 lbs |
Height59.6 in | Height57.4 in |
Length199.2 in | Length183.7 in |
Width84.9 in | Width70.5 in |
Wheelbase117.9 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload977 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1972-Present | 2011-2019 |
MSRP | $57,900 | $16,975 |
Average price | $26,782 | $8,922 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Long revered for how they make drivers feel, BMWs are credibly marketed as the ultimate driving machines. However, if the future is digital instead of analog, do driving dynamics still matter? And if not, what does BMW bring to the table? What makes one special? Desirable? Gives it a soul? Driving the all-new 2024 BMW 5 Series suggests that aside from design, technology, and comfort, the answer is not much—at least not in the 530i specification. Verdict: Driving enjoyment is not a requirement in a luxury car. But it is in a BMW. That’s what separates a Bimmer from the crowd. While the new 2024 BMW 530i is a capable sports sedan that does double duty as a plush people mover, joy is missing from the recipe. | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.4 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4041 lbs | 2835 lbs |
Height | 59.6 in | 57.4 in |
Length | 199.2 in | 183.7 in |
Width | 84.9 in | 70.5 in |
Wheelbase | 117.9 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 977 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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