2014 BMW 5 Series Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -26 City / 24 -38 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
240 -445
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Michael G
Gas mileage is very important to me
Good on gas. Quite and smooth drive. Many features.
accountCircle Mitch J
BMW the amazing and beautiful car.
It has a very good services and very good performance. It is a popular brand of BMW.It is build quality is very good. It is look like a beautiful car. It is engine quality is very good, also it has a very good performance. It is a smart and modern car. It is very useful.
accountCircle Jennifer R
My BMW overall is the best vehicle I have ever own!
My car has absolutely no problems! Everything is fixed and up to date. I love the performance on my car, it runs smoothly and does not use up a lot of gas which I love. A full tank lasts me almost 2 weeks! I would recommend being a mechanic along with you when deciding to buy a car, I brought one along with me when I bought my this car. Which probably explains why my car has literally no problems!
accountCircle Martha B
A complete review on BMW 550i series.
Pros. Brilliantly efficient v8 drivetrain. Superb smooth-road handling. Tactile steering in corners. Beautifully finished cabin. Handsome exterior. Plenty of options. If you want the comfort of a sizeable sedan, a technologically advanced driving experience and the power of a v8, then the BMW 550i should be on your short list. It is earning the name sports sedan from it is sweeping body to the muscle under the hood. Drivers that are not concerned with mpg and put a premium on performance are gravitating towards the BMW 550i sedan.
accountCircle FT H
BMW great performance and reliability.
I love the my BMW 550i. It has great performance, handling and comfort. I have had several BMW's and they are by far the most reliable vehicles to have ever owned. I will always win at least one BMW as long as I am able to drive. I highly recommend the BMW brand.
accountCircle Mike T
Its classy. I do not know what else to say. Kind of a silly question.
Reliable. Fun to drive. It looks great and impresses all who see it. Its a head turner. As they say. Its a driving machine.
accountCircle Alanna S
My vehicle is awesome. I love it.
My BMW car has no problem. Its look very cool & very comfortable for me. Its features are very high-tech. Performance is awesome. This car have no problem to say. Performance is very good. Reliability is very good. Car sit are very comfortable. Features are advance level & high-tech.
accountCircle Tomeeka G
BMW for the win! Get one!
Drives really smoothly, had the car since 2017, and just recently had to do major repairs for the first time. Good on gas, if you want luxury this car is it. Maintaining can be pricey if you don't have a good warranty. Very reliable and comfortable. Great car for leisure.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Joshua R
Its way to expensive garbage.
Need a better car. This car is fast but it has no cargo room. It also has no leg room. Not sure if you can actually fit a full trips worth of luggage in the trunk.
accountCircle Janie N
Second thoughts but now it is too late.
On the outside, it is a beautiful car but it is really impractical. To begin with, the button to open all doors is in the dash which is impossible to open if you've exited the car. In addition, the maintenance on this vehicle is outrageous. To change the brakes is 1700. My husband did it himself for 250.00. The vehicle has depreciated so much I cannot even trade it in. Aesthetically, this is a lovely vehicle but knowing what I know now, I would have never purchased it.
accountCircle Angela H
That it costs a lot to maintain.
Personally, I think it's a good running car but BMW newer cars look much better. I also do not like how much it cost to fix. I think it looks nice but definitely time to upgrade.
accountCircle Gary W
My vehicle's name is Mandy and she is my baby.
I bought my BMW about one year ago at a local dealer, I was a bit worried considering it is an older model, but I decided that I would purchase it with the money I had earned at my brothers law firm. At first, the car ran very smoothly and was surprisingly comfortable. Although, after about a year of use, the breaks had trouble working and the leather seats have begun to wear. I still love the car but it is beginning to decline already.
accountCircle Nicole S
2014 BMW 528i - worth your coin?
The car drives really nice and performs well. It is super expensive to repair when things go wrong, and it only takes super gas, which drives up the cost as well. It's not my favorite car and I'm currently looking to trade it in, but that's just a personal preference. The car itself isn't bad by any means!
accountCircle Jeanne D
Expense of repair service for BMW.
I love my car but maintaining it is very expensive. It costs way too much to repair and things are starting to go wrong with it. Every time I go in it is at least $500. The car is in great shape but it is at the age where I have to start replacing things.
accountCircle Sanyu K
It drives smoothly without any bumpiness on the road. It has a steady sound.
Sometimes in the winter it takes longer to start. When it does it can also emit a foul smell. The airbags are faulty and need to be replaced. It leaks some strange liquid unlike gasoline which smells rancid in the summer. I am not sure what causes this but I had a cheap engine change three months ago.
accountCircle Jeanne E
The repairs cost too much.
It cost way to much to repair but I love the way it drives. The first few years nothing went wrong with it but once the warranty ran out lots of thing have gone wrong.

BMW 5 Series Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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528i
240 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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528i xDrive
240 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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535i
300 HP 23-24 MPG 5 Seats
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535d
255 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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535i xDrive
300 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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535d xDrive
255 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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ActiveHybrid 5
335 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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550i
445 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats
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550i xDrive
445 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats
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2014 BMW 5 Series Owner Reviews

4.59
115 Reviews
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5 stars 69%
4 stars 24%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle nyla L on May 13, 2021
I like that you do not feel how fast you are going.
No problems, is really perfect, you do not feel the speed that you are going, sound and audio is great along with the steering wheel and brakes. The only minor issue is the windows are not too tinted so you would have to do that on your own, other than cosmetics, the interior work is really great.
accountCircle Autumn M on May 11, 2021
Very comfortable and fun to drive.
I love my vehicle.. It has black leather interior. The seats heat up. It has this feature where if I do not close the door completely it does it for me. It also has a feature where if I have the key in my pocket and the doors are locked it will automatically unlock when I pull the handle. All of the doors do it. It is easy to go from economy mode to sports mode and you can tell the difference. It has plenty of space. I can fit both my kids car seats. The back and still have room for one more person. The trunk had plenty of room I can fit a full basket of groceries and the stroller plus a overnight bag and probably more. I have a couple problems with the engine but the work they did was great and still lasting.
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Ranks #10 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2014 BMW 5 Series has an average owner rating of 4.63 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 16 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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2014 Volvo S80
5
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2014 Lexus GS
4.78
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2014 BMW 5 Series
4.59

Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2014 BMW 5 Series has a combined MPG of 38 which ranks it #3 of 17 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
42 MPG
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2014 Lexus ES
40 MPG
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2014 BMW 5 Series
38 MPG

Is The 2014 BMW 5 Series A Good Car?

Yes. The drive is great along with the level of comfort. It does not give you the greatest gas mileage but taking into consideration the type of car you are driving it is well worth it.
Nubar K.
Yes it is and very reliable. I can always depend on my vehicle to get me around. I wouldn't want to trade it.
Shaletta M.
It is an excellent vehicle! Drives very smooth and very quiet. Overall a pretty safe car for basically everyone.
Samantha R.
I'm not a fan. It’s expensive to maintain and it’s very small. I would definitely prefer a Jeep Wrangler.
Jamaica R.

How Reliable Is The 2014 BMW 5 Series?

So far I have owned the car for 1 year and have not run into any major issues. It has been a very reliable for me.
Nubar K.
I haven't had any major issues with my vehicle. It is very reliable. I am very happy with my purchase.
Shaletta M.
No problems other than the ac. It is not the best in the backseat of the vehicle. It could use more air vents.
Samantha R.
It breaks often and it’s expensive to fix. The parts and labor both cost a lot of money and the things that break aren't small or little problems.
Drake V.

Is The 2014 BMW 5 Series A Good Value?

I purchased the vehicle used for 25k. For the price you pay you get a lot of value. Great luxury car for an affordable price. Highly recommended.
Nubar K.
I paid a little bit over $19,000 for my beamer. I feel like it was priced at a good deal. I couldn't have found a better deal.
Shaletta M.
I got mine for $20,000, so I would say it is a good value. The price may vary depending on where someone buys it.
Samantha R.
Mine cost around $30,000. I don't think it’s a good value. You end up paying way more for gas and repairs.
Julia M.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2014 BMW 528i spare tire location?

Answer: The 2014 BMW 528i does have a spare tire. If You look in the back of the car, there is a seam in the floor of the trunk. If You lift this section up You will see a hole in the car. In this hole is the spare...

What's the 2014 BMW 528i battery location?

Answer: The location of the battery on the 2014 BMW 528i is in the trunk area and under the floor lining. To be able to access it You will have to remove two 10mm bolts. To get to the battery, pull back the trunk...

What are some of the 2014 BMW 550i engine problems?

Answer: The 2014 BMW 550i engine problems are common and have been reported by consumers. Some of the issues are excessive oil consumption, fuel injector failure, and damaged or warped timing chain. The reliability...

What's the 2014 bmw 535i engine oil type?

Answer: The 2014 BMW 535i will come standard with a 3.0 L 6-cylinder engine that is able to produce 300 hp. This engine will need to run on 0W-30 motor oil no matter what climate You are driving in. It will have a...

Does the 2014 BMW 5-Series have All-Wheel, front-wheel or 4WD?

Answer: The 2014 BMW 5 Series does have all wheel drive. Having good steering is crucial for changing lanes and moving about on the road. You will someday come across some problems though. It could turn to one side....
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety