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BMW 5 Series Sedan
2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan
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$54,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
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$60,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Lexus IS
2021 Lexus IS
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$39,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.9
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
10.8 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
63 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

BMW 5 Series Sedan
Rear View Driving
Dashboard
24
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BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
2014-2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo In Motion
2014-2017 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Driver's Side Entry
37
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Lexus IS
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
45
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0L Turbo Inline-6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
241 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
300 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,765 lbs
4,641 lbs
3,715 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
22 MPG
25 MPG
City
25 MPG
19 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
27 MPG
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.4 Tons/yr
8.0 Tons/yr
7.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
18.5 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
450 miles
351.5 miles
365.4 miles
Cruising Range Highway
594 miles
499.5 miles
539.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
195.8 in
196.8 in
185.4 in
Height
58.2 in
61.4 in
56.5 in
Max Width
73.5 in
74.8 in
72.4 in
Front Width
63.2 in
63.4 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
64.2 in
65.1 in
62 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
120.7 in
110.2 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
5.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
40.6 in
44.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.8 in
41.4 in
38.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.7 in
59.3 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
N/A
54.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.5 in
41.8 in
32.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
39 in
36.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
57.7 in
53.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
N/A
54 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14 ft³
N/A
10.8 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
10 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
63 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.4 ft
40 ft
34.2 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
18" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/45HR18
P245/50VR18
P235/45VR18
Rear Tire
P245/45HR18
P245/50VR18
P235/45VR18
Spare Tire
N/A
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Cloudburst Gray
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Grecian Water
  • Iridium
  • Matador Red Mica

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Bernina Grey Amber Effect
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Bluestone Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Callisto Gray Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Cashmere Silver Metallic
  • Damask Red Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Imperial Blue Metallic
  • Jatoba Brown Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Space Gray Metallic
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
  • Cognac, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Cinnamon Brown, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Venetian Beige, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Venetian Beige/Excl. Stit, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Rioja Red, NuLuxe Seat Trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery
N/A
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Entertainment System
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Optional
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard
Optional

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Standard
Automatic Parking
Optional
Optional
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Optional
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Optional
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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