Which 2027 BMW 5 Series trim should you buy?
$60,500 to $75,500. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from BMW's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Thinnest step: 530i xDrive AWD → 540i xDrive AWD, +$4,900 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: 530i xDrive AWD at $62,800.
530i $62,800
+$2,300 over the 530i Sedan RWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 35 mpg → 31 mpg
530i xDrive $62,800
+— over the 530i RWD.
Standard here, not on the 530i RWD: 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder, xDrive all-wheel drive
MPG comb 31 mpg → 30 mpg
540i xDrive $67,700
+$4,900 over the 530i xDrive AWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
HP 255 hp → 375 hp · Torque 295 lb-ft → 398 lb-ft · MPG comb 30 mpg → 28 mpg
550e xDrive $75,500
+$7,800 over the 540i xDrive AWD.
Standard here, not on the 540i xDrive AWD: 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder (Hybrid), 8-speed STEPTRONIC Automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes, Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
HP 375 hp → 483 hp · Torque 398 lb-ft → 516 lb-ft · MPG comb 28 mpg → 68 mpg
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2027 BMW 5 Series trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 BMW 5 Series trim is the best value?
The press kit does not itemise enough standard equipment by trim to rank the steps; the specification differences are listed on this page.
How much do the 2027 BMW 5 Series trims cost?
5 trims, from $60,500 for the 530i Sedan RWD to $75,500 for the 550e xDrive AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2027 BMW 5 Series with all-wheel drive?
The 530i xDrive AWD, at $62,800 MSRP.