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2020 BMW 540
The 2020 BMW 5-Series mid-size sedan ranks as the standard-bearer of the German automaker's lineup. It delivers a satisfying blend of performance, luxury, and comfort. Standard equipment has been enhanced for the 2020 model year, led by a more powerful engine for the M550i xDrive model. A larger battery pack goes into the hybrid 530e xDrive sedan. Comfort Access entry/start system is now standard on lower trim levels.
As before, the 5-Series is available in 530e, 530i, 540i, M550i, and M5 configurations. Base 530i sedans use a 248-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine. Stepping up a notch, the 2020 540i unleashes a turbo-6 that makes 335 hp and 331 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration to 60 mph takes about five seconds.
The M550i xDrive and the M5 both use a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8. In the M550i, the V-8 generates 523 horsepower-an increase of 67 hp. The M550i can now reach 60 mph in a snappy 3.6 seconds. Under an M5 hood, V-8 output reaches 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. An even more potent V-8 goes into the M5 Competition.
BMW continues to offer a plug-in hybrid sedan, mating the turbo-4 engine with an electric motor and battery pack, yielding 248 horsepower. The 530e can travel about 20 miles on electric power alone.
All-wheel drive costs an additional $2,300 on every model except the M550i and M5, where it's standard.
Safety features abound, but crash-test scores are incomplete. The NHTSA has not tested the current 5-Series. The IIHS has not evaluated the 2020 model, but gave the 2019 5-Series “Good” ratings in every instrumented test.
With an optional Lighting Package installed, including adaptive LED headlights, the 5-Series earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS. Standard headlights were rated “Marginal.” Frontal crash prevention was deemed “Superior.”
Every 5-Series gets active-safety features that include automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warnings, lane-departure warnings, and blind-spot monitors.
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Standard equipment has been enhanced for the 2020 model year, led by a more powerful engine for the M550i xDrive model. A larger battery pack goes into the hybrid 530e xDrive sedan. Comfort Access entry/start system is now standard on lower trim levels.
As before, the 5-Series is available in 530e, 530i, 540i, M550i, and M5 configurations. Base 530i sedans use a 248-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine. Stepping up a notch, the 2020 540i unleashes a turbo-6 that makes 335 hp and 331 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration to 60 mph takes about five seconds.
The M550i xDrive and the M5 both use a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8. In the M550i, the V-8 generates 523 horsepower-an increase of 67 hp. The M550i can now reach 60 mph in a snappy 3.6 seconds. Under an M5 hood, V-8 output reaches 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. An even more potent V-8 goes into the M5 Competition.
BMW continues to offer a plug-in hybrid sedan, mating the turbo-4 engine with an electric motor and battery pack, yielding 248 horsepower. The 530e can travel about 20 miles on electric power alone.
All-wheel drive costs an additional $2,300 on every model except the M550i and M5, where it's standard.
Safety features abound, but crash-test scores are incomplete. The NHTSA has not tested the current 5-Series. The IIHS has not evaluated the 2020 model, but gave the 2019 5-Series “Good” ratings in every instrumented test.
With an optional Lighting Package installed, including adaptive LED headlights, the 5-Series earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS. Standard headlights were rated “Marginal.” Frontal crash prevention was deemed “Superior.”
Every 5-Series gets active-safety features that include automatic emergency braking, forward-collision warnings, lane-departure warnings, and blind-spot monitors.
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Engine | 3.0L I-6 |
MPG | 22 City / 29 Hwy |
Seating | 5 Passengers |
Transmission | 8-spd w/OD |
Power | 335 @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | all wheel |