IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
16 -29 City / 25 -36 HWY
Horsepower
248 -456
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nashon J
It is a very good family car, it is very convenient comfortable and spacious.
My vehicle BMW 530i xDrive, consumes a lot of fuel so be ready to dig deeper into your pocket, then the spare parts are also expensive, in terms of speed it is very reliable it cannot disappoint you. It is also stable while on the road it is 1000 MileagePlus, it is a family car easy to operate.
accountCircle Lurie C
Love of BMW. This is the good brand was I love it. And feel comfort to use it.
I am feeling comfort for using this car brand. I love it very much and I care about all time, I use it all time. For my maximum purpose I feel comfort for use this brand. This brand is really a welled designed car. I love is so much and care about I love it very much. If you want to use it the you can use it. And never you can forget this brand.
accountCircle Mike K
2018 blue BMW 530i xDrive reliable and fun.
The maintenance on this vehicle can be expensive but for the most part the car has been a real joy to drive. I would definitely recommend to a friend. I think out of all German vehicles you get the most luxury for your money from BMW as far as reliability and performance.
accountCircle Jennifer E
Best car I have ever owned.
I absolutely enjoy driving my BMW and I personally would always rather have been a passenger. It has the driving assistance plus package and lane departure warning. These features really help after a long day, being exhausted. It also has the cold weather package which includes heated back seats in front seats. It is great in the snow and I live in New England. I would highly recommend this car to anyone.
accountCircle Jeremy D
I love my BMW, and I would trade it for anything, except another BMW.
It is a great car, it is comfortable, easy to drive, handles great. The engine has great pick up and go, the interior is played out well, the cockpit is very comfortable on long drives, it is a real pleasure to drive. Maintenance fees like any BMW are high, but quality is not cheap.
accountCircle Dawny S
BMW 2018 lover - must buy.
Love our new BMW 2018 vehicle that we purchased recently. It rides very smooth. The leather seats are comfortable.
accountCircle Andrea E
It is an e car. I can use gas or electrical charge to drive the car.
It is an e car so it allows to drive with the option of not using gas but an electrical charge. I love that if I choose to use gas that the car has 3 modes to drive in, including an eco pro mode to save gas. I also love that because it is an e car it is extremely quiet.
accountCircle Milton P
BMW 5-series. What a great car.
The only problem I have had is that the little door for change has broken twice. They have replace it, but annoying. Performance and gas mileage are both available on demand. Comfort is pretty good. I am tall so getting in is a bit of a challenge. So far it has been incredibly reliable. I love to drive it. So does everyone else in my house.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ronald M
My BMW series 5 has all the comforts satisfaction.
I must confess I am very comfortable and happy with my car. Performance of the car still feel like the same as it was brand new. Its handling capability is extremely phenomenal. Its driving, comfort, utility, interior, and technology is really awesome and I am really satisfied with the car.
accountCircle Marlo J
This company car is looking so great and beautiful.
BMW car is the best of all cars company. It quality is awesome and fantastic. BMW perform very much and highly. Most of the people think that it is so reliability and comfortable, because it is much and huge space in the car. And finally said that it is featured is very high and great.
accountCircle Ron
What’s up with no Apple Car Play
Beautiful car but crazy I can’t get Apple Car Play in this car when I can buy a car for a third of the price that Apple Car Plan and Android comes standard. Should be able to upgrade the software and wifi atenna after if not factory installed. Disappointed in BMW.
accountCircle Nyree D
Improve BMW comfort and technology. Offer more upgrades to connected drive.
Comfort in the back seat needs to be improved. The back seats aren't comfortable despite the fact that it claims to be the luxury line. Needs to offer android connect. Better interface for tech as well. The connected drive needs to be improved to meet current and future standards.
accountCircle Bill H
BMW driving machine is a luxury vehicle with electric power.
Haven't had any problems with car, the resale value is surprisingly low for this vehicle. Love the way it handles and drives and has a lot of safety options to make it safer to drive than most other vehicles. It rides like a luxury vehicle but handles like a sports car when it is in sport mode.
accountCircle Paul B
BMW review about how it needs pretty frequent fixing.
It currently is not running well and needs fixing. It tends to need fixing pretty frequently but is very nice on the inside and great design. I got the ac fixed, but ended up having the radio not work. I cannot run it long without it overheating. Will not be buying again.

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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530e iPerformance
248 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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530i
248 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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530e xDrive iPerformance
248 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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530i xDrive
248 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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540i
335 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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540i xDrive
335 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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540d xDrive
261 HP 30 MPG 5 Seats
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M550i xDrive
456 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 BMW 5 Series Owner Reviews

4.74
119 Reviews
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5 stars 82%
4 stars 13%
3 stars 3%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Nashon J on June 10, 2021
It is a very good family car, it is very convenient comfortable and spacious.
My vehicle BMW 530i xDrive, consumes a lot of fuel so be ready to dig deeper into your pocket, then the spare parts are also expensive, in terms of speed it is very reliable it cannot disappoint you. It is also stable while on the road it is 1000 MileagePlus, it is a family car easy to operate.
accountCircle Kenyatta S on May 29, 2021
It is more unique automobile brand. I feel more comfortable to use this vehicle.
I think my car is better. I feel very comfortable using it. As far as I know, no major problems have been reported so far. I use this vehicle for maximum time in performance. Its feature are much improved. I am really happy using it. Its performance is very excellent.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Anderson J.

The 2018 Volvo S90 is one of the most comfortable vehicles in this class. Its seats are some of the most well-bolstered that are available. The S90's interior rivals that of the 5-Series, and the vehicle is loaded to the brim with safety and technological features. The infotainment system is superbly intuitive and is probably one of the best on the market. The only downfalls are that it gives a bumpy ride when equipped with some of the optional wheels and that the steering is heavier than it should be.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Anderson J.

The 2018 BMW 5-Series epitomizes luxury without compromising on user-friendliness. It is easy to get comfortable behind the wheel of this luxury sedan. The hybrid variant will likely be an attractive option to those looking for a good hybrid model, and the gas-powered models are certainly exciting to drive.

Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2018 BMW 5 Series has an average owner rating of 4.75 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 BMW 5 Series has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #3 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2018 BMW 5 Series A Good Car?

Yes. It's amazing. I love taking long drives on the nearby hills. It has a lot of room for being more of a compact car. My kids love it as well.
Marlene G.
Love it so far. Very reliable car with good gas. Mileage. Wide span of features are nice and easy to use. Like the option to setup personal profiles.
Suzi B.
The BMW 5-Series has a comfortable ride, is an easy size to maneuver, and park. It has a luxury feel for a smaller SUV. The back seat is comfortable for adults, and you can fit larger objects in the... Read More
Brandy J.

How Reliable Is The 2018 BMW 5 Series?

Yes it is very reliable. Its handles great. It is probably one of the best care I have ever owned. Even better than my Land Rover.
Marlene G.
The car is very reliable and has features to notify us of upcoming maintenance, GPS, etc. Sometimes the personal profile settings need reset.
Suzi B.
The 2018 BMW 5-Series has been a very reliable car for me. I have never had a mechanical or electrical problem.
Amber B.

Is The 2018 BMW 5 Series A Good Value?

It was very expensive but it's the quality that counts. Its trade I am value or resale value is great so I have no worries towards the future of this car.
Marlene G.
64000. We bought used for less given there was low mileage on it. Very good price for warranty, reliability, features and accessories on the car.
Suzi B.
I do not recall the sticker price of the BMW. However, this is my second 5-series, and I believe it held its value when I turned it in.
Callie H.

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Safety & Reliability

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