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2024 BMW 5 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 BMW 5 Series is an all-new, eighth-generation redesign. It moves to a larger body with a completely reworked exterior and interior rather than receiving a routine update.
About the 2024 BMW 5 Series
8th generation (G60), first year of the redesign for the U.S. gas-powered 5 Series.
BMW positions the 5 Series as a sporty, elegant midsize luxury sedan that mixes business-sedan comfort with a more driver-focused feel than larger luxury cars. In plain terms, it is the brand’s do-everything premium sedan: roomy enough for long trips and rear-seat passengers, quiet and tech-heavy inside, but still meant to feel more responsive and athletic than most rivals in the same class.
The 530i is the everyday luxury model, while the 530i xDrive adds all-wheel drive for better traction in poor weather. The 540i xDrive pairs standard all-wheel drive with a smoother, stronger 375-hp six-cylinder engine; all three have a 12.3-inch driver display, 14.9-inch touchscreen, and Harman Kardon audio system.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The updated 530i and 530i xDrive use a 255-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, up from 248 hp. The 540i xDrive moves from 335 to 375 hp with its updated 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder. The 530e, 530e xDrive, rear-wheel-drive 540i, and V8-powered M550i xDrive leave the 5 Series lineup for 2024.
Styling
The fully redesigned body has a new front end, new rear lighting, flush door handles, and larger overall dimensions.
Safety
The new generation broadens its standard driver and parking assistance, including Active Driving Assistant and Automatic Park Assistant.
Tech
The cabin adopts a curved display combining a 12.3-inch driver screen and a 14.9-inch touchscreen. It also gains BMW Operating System 8.5, updated digital services, and a standard Harman Kardon audio system across the lineup.
Structural
The wheelbase and body width increase, the structure becomes more rigid, and trunk capacity grows to 18.4 cubic feet. Rear legroom also rises slightly from 36.5 to 37 inches.
2024 BMW 5 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 255 hp | 375 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 18.4 cu-ft | 18.4 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 37 in | 37 in | 37 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Head-Up Display | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 BMW 5 Series fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2024 BMW 5 Series begins the eighth-generation G60 design in the U.S., with a larger body, new styling, a completely reworked cabin, updated engines, and broader standard driver assistance.
What engines are in the 2024 BMW 5 Series?
The 2024 530i and 530i xDrive have a 255-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The 540i xDrive has a 375-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine; every version uses an eight-speed automatic transmission.
How does the 2024 BMW 530i differ from the 540i xDrive?
The 2024 530i has a 255-hp four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive, while the 540i xDrive has a stronger 375-hp six-cylinder engine and standard all-wheel drive. The 530i xDrive combines the four-cylinder engine with all-wheel drive.
Which BMW 5 Series versions were dropped for 2024?
The 530e, 530e xDrive, rear-wheel-drive 540i, and M550i xDrive were dropped from the 5 Series lineup for 2024. The remaining gas lineup consists of the 530i, 530i xDrive, and 540i xDrive.
What changed inside the 2024 BMW 5 Series?
The 2024 BMW 5 Series gets a completely redesigned cabin centered on a curved display with a 12.3-inch driver screen and a 14.9-inch touchscreen. BMW Operating System 8.5 and Harman Kardon premium audio are standard across the lineup.
2024 BMW 5 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 BMW 5 Series.
4.2
2024 BMW 5 Series
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