2017 BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive
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Photo: 2018 BMW 540i xDrive with M Sport package in Alpine White, front left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW G30 530i xDrive M Sport Carbon Black (21) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2018 BMW 540i xDrive with M Sport package in Alpine White, rear left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2021 BMW 5-Series 520d M Sport (Rear) by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW G30 LCI Exclusive Nappa Leather Mocha (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the seventh generation (G30, 2017–2023); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 2018 BMW 540i xDrive with M Sport package in Alpine White, front left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW G30 530i xDrive M Sport Carbon Black (21) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 BMW 540i xDrive with M Sport package in Alpine White, rear left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2021 BMW 5-Series 520d M Sport (Rear) by Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW G30 LCI Exclusive Nappa Leather Mocha (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive is a 248-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed automatic. It starts at $53,500 MSRP.
It makes 248 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1450-4800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.
The 5 Series measures 194.6 inches long on a 117.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,878 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $53,500 |
| MSRP with Destination | $54,495 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged 2.0L Inline-4 (BMW B46B20O0) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1450-4800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16V |
| Bore and Stroke | 82 x 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 5 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.2 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.14 |
| 4th Gear | 1.72 |
| 5th Gear | 1.31 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.82 |
| 8th Gear | 0.64 |
| Reverse | 3.46 |
| Final Drive | 2.93 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 39.5 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 8 in, Aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 8 in, Aluminum |
| Tires Front | P245/45HR18 |
| Tires Rear | P245/45HR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.6 in |
| Width | 73.5 in |
| Height | 58.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.1 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 63.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,878 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2017 BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.3 % risk) |
Tested variant: 2017 BMW 5 Series GT 5 HB AWD
Other tested variants (1)
- 2017 BMW 5 Series GT 5 HB RWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
No NHTSA recall data available for this model.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 BMW 5 SERIES GT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.