BMW X5 vs BMW 5 Series

2021 BMW X5
2021 BMW X5
$59,400MSRP
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2024 BMW 5 Series
2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
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2021 BMW X5
$59,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview

MSRP

$59,400

MSRP

$57,900

Average price

$35,801

Average price

$26,389

Listings

9562

Listings

8577
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10
Pros
  • Multiple powertrain options
  • Stylish design
  • Impressive technology
Cons
  • Advanced safety features are not standard
Pros
  • Great ride quality
  • Comfortable
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Not much cargo space (with the spare tire)
  • BMW left the BMW out of the recipe

Reviews Summary

The BMW X5 was fully redesigned for the 2019 model year. In 2020, high-performance models were added to the mix and for 2021, the SUV’s second-generation plug-in hybrid variant joins the family. All feature similar body design and utility, including a large cargo area.

Reviews 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.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.0L 335 hp I6

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

Horsepower

255 hp @ 4700 rpm

MPG City

21

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

35
2021 BMW X5
2021 BMW X5
$59,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 BMW 5 Series
2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 BMW X5
$59,400MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$59,400
$57,900
Average price
$35,801
$26,389
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.5
Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Read full review

7.0 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Multiple powertrain options
  • Stylish design
  • Impressive technology
Cons
  • Advanced safety features are not standard
Pros
  • Great ride quality
  • Comfortable
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Not much cargo space (with the spare tire)
  • BMW left the BMW out of the recipe
Summary
The BMW X5 was fully redesigned for the 2019 model year. In 2020, high-performance models were added to the mix and for 2021, the SUV’s second-generation plug-in hybrid variant joins the family. All feature similar body design and utility, including a large cargo area.

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.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
3.0L 335 hp I6
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
7
5
Horsepower
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
255 hp @ 4700 rpm
MPG City
21
27
MPG Highway
26
35
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