2019 BMW 5 Series 530i
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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
The 2019 BMW 5 Series 530i is a 248-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed automatic. It starts at $53,400 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 248 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1450 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The 5 Series measures 194.6 inches long on a 117.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,746 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $53,400 |
| MSRP with Destination | $54,395 |
| 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 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16V |
| Bore and Stroke | 82 x 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear 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 | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 27 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 | 3,746 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 |
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Rivals to the 2019 BMW 5 Series 530i with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2019 BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 5 SERIES.
39 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 5 SERIES
Owner Complaints
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 BMW 5 SERIES (7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2019 BMW 5 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.