2024 BMW 5 Series
2024 BMW 5 Series — The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured and marketed by BMW since 1972.
Trim: 530i
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 BMW 5 Series snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 BMW 5 Series typically asks about $40,500 versus a $57,900 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2024 BMW 5 Series. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$40,500
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$57,900
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 5 Series?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2024 BMW 5 Series — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
Video
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2024 BMW 5 Series Review // Not What We Expected
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How much does a used 2024 5 Series cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $40,500 in typical used asking against a $57,900 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $57,900
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $40,500
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$17,400 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 5 Series?
The 2024 BMW 5 Series sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 BMW 5 Series continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured and marketed by BMW since 1972. It is the successor to the BMW New Class sedans and is currently in its eighth generation. The car is sold as either a sedan or, since 1991, a station wagon. A 5-door fastback was sold between 2009 and 2017. Each successive generation has been given an internal G-code designation since 2017. Previously, a F-code designation was used between 2010 and 2016, while an E-code designation was used between 1972 and 2010. These are used to distinguish each model and generation from each other. Detailed 2024 NHTSA crash ratings were not found for this nameplate. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 195.3 in, width 73.6 in, height 57.9 in, and wheelbase 117.3 in, with curb weight around 4177.8 lb.
- No clear 2024 vPIC model match
- Wheelbase 117.3 in
- Curb weight about 4177.8 lb
- About 195.3 × 73.6 in (L×W)
- EPA combined 30 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 255 hp, 29 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
255 hp
Combined MPG
29 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (29 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,448
5-year energy
$7,241
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 29 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- RWD / AWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 195.3 in
- Width
- 73.6 in
- Height
- 57.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 117.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4177.8 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 27
- Highway MPG
- 35
- Combined MPG
- 29
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | 530i | 550e xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 483 hp |
| Combined MPG | 29 | — |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 3.0L Turbo PHEV |
| Drivetrain | RWD / AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| EV range | — | 24 mi |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | — | — | 29 | RWD / AWD | |
| 483 | — | — | — | AWD |