BMW Seria 5 (sedan / Touring) · G30 / G31
Generation 7 2017–2023
Lighter, quieter and far more digital than the F10, with the same excellent B47/B57 diesels and the ZF 8-speed. The 520d and 530d are the core of the market; the 540i is the sweet petrol six, the M550i a V8 sleeper and the 530e the company-car plug-in. Post-2020 LCI cars have mild hybrids and the nicer cabin.
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Recognition
How to tell it apart
- •Pre-LCI (2017–2020): larger headlights with straight lower edge, smaller kidneys
- •LCI (2020–2023): slimmer headlights, larger one-piece kidney grille, darker tail lights
- •Interior: 10.25-inch touchscreen and, from 2020, a fully digital cluster
2020 LCI
- Slimmer headlights and larger kidney grille, new bumpers and tail lights
- 48-volt mild hybrid on most diesels and 540i; 530e/545e plug-in hybrids updated
- Live Cockpit Professional standard, iDrive 7, M550i up to 530 hp
Engines
Engines
518d (2.0) · 150 hp
2018–2023
Diesel · Automatic · RWD
Fleet entry diesel.
520d (2.0) · 190 hp
2017–2023
Diesel · Automatic / Manual · RWD / AWD
The volume G30: economical, refined, durable B47. xDrive common. From 2020 with 48-volt mild hybrid.
530d (3.0) · 265 hp
2017–2020
Diesel · Automatic · RWD / AWD
Inline-six B57: smooth, strong, durable. The enthusiast's sensible choice.
530d (3.0 mild hybrid) · 286 hp
2020–2023
Diesel · Automatic · RWD / AWD
LCI 530d with 48-volt assistance: 286 hp and even better refinement.
540d xDrive (3.0) · 320 hp
2017–2020
Diesel · Automatic · AWD
Twin-turbo six diesel, xDrive only. Fast and rare.
540d xDrive (3.0 mild hybrid) · 340 hp
2020–2023
Diesel · Automatic · AWD
LCI 540d with 340 hp.
520i (2.0 turbo) · 184 hp
2017–2023
Petrol · Automatic · RWD
Modern B48 four-cylinder: far better than the old N20. Adequate.
530i (2.0 turbo) · 252 hp
2017–2023
Petrol · Automatic · RWD / AWD
Brisk turbo four; cheaper to own than the six and popular with private buyers.
540i (3.0 turbo) · 340 hp
2017–2020
Petrol · Automatic · RWD / AWD
The B58 inline-six: one of the best modern petrol engines. Smooth, fast, reliable. The connoisseur's G30.
540i (3.0 turbo mild hybrid) · 333 hp
2020–2023
Petrol · Automatic · RWD / AWD
LCI 540i with 48-volt system (333 hp).
M550i xDrive (4.4 V8) · 462 hp
2017–2019
Petrol · Automatic · AWD
M Performance V8 with 462 hp; N63TU2 is much improved but still a V8 to run.
M550i xDrive (4.4 V8) · 530 hp
2019–2023
Petrol · Automatic · AWD
530 hp V8 sleeper; nearly M5 pace for much less.
530e (2.0 plug-in hybrid) · 252 hp
2017–2023
Plug-in hybrid · Automatic · RWD / AWD
Plug-in hybrid with 30–50 km electric range (292 hp with XtraBoost from 2020). Battery health and charging habits matter.
545e xDrive (3.0 plug-in hybrid) · 394 hp
2020–2023
Plug-in hybrid · Automatic · AWD
B58 six plus electric motor: fast, smooth, rare.
M5 (4.4 V8 twin-turbo) · 600 hp
2018–2023
Petrol · Automatic · AWD
600 hp (625 Competition, 635 CS), M xDrive with 2WD mode, 8-speed automatic. Complete M history is essential.
| Engine | For sale now | Years | Gearbox · drive | Sought after | Robust | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
518d (2.0) · 150 hp Diesel · 518d · B47 | 53 | 2018–2023 | Automatic RWD | Fleet entry diesel. | ||
520d (2.0) · 190 hp Diesel · 520d · B47 (mild hybrid from 2020) | 408 | 2017–2023 | Automatic / Manual RWD / AWD | The volume G30: economical, refined, durable B47. xDrive common. From 2020 with 48-volt mild hybrid. | ||
530d (3.0) · 265 hp Diesel · 530d · B57D30 | 43 | 2017–2020 | Automatic RWD / AWD | Inline-six B57: smooth, strong, durable. The enthusiast's sensible choice. | ||
530d (3.0 mild hybrid) · 286 hp Diesel · 530d · B57D30 + 48V | 45 | 2020–2023 | Automatic RWD / AWD | LCI 530d with 48-volt assistance: 286 hp and even better refinement. | ||
540d xDrive (3.0) · 320 hp Diesel · 540d · B57D30T0 | 14 | 2017–2020 | Automatic AWD | Twin-turbo six diesel, xDrive only. Fast and rare. | ||
540d xDrive (3.0 mild hybrid) · 340 hp Diesel · 540d | 31 | 2020–2023 | Automatic AWD | LCI 540d with 340 hp. | ||
520i (2.0 turbo) · 184 hp Petrol · 520i · B48 | 47 | 2017–2023 | Automatic RWD | Modern B48 four-cylinder: far better than the old N20. Adequate. | ||
530i (2.0 turbo) · 252 hp Petrol · 530i · B48 | 132 | 2017–2023 | Automatic RWD / AWD | Brisk turbo four; cheaper to own than the six and popular with private buyers. | ||
540i (3.0 turbo) · 340 hp Petrol · 540i · B58 | 45 | 2017–2020 | Automatic RWD / AWD | The B58 inline-six: one of the best modern petrol engines. Smooth, fast, reliable. The connoisseur's G30. | ||
540i (3.0 turbo mild hybrid) · 333 hp Petrol · 540i · B58 + 48V | 22 | 2020–2023 | Automatic RWD / AWD | LCI 540i with 48-volt system (333 hp). | ||
M550i xDrive (4.4 V8) · 462 hp Petrol · M550i · N63TU2 | 10 | 2017–2019 | Automatic AWD | M Performance V8 with 462 hp; N63TU2 is much improved but still a V8 to run. | ||
M550i xDrive (4.4 V8) · 530 hp Petrol · M550i · N63TU3 | 11 | 2019–2023 | Automatic AWD | 530 hp V8 sleeper; nearly M5 pace for much less. | ||
530e (2.0 plug-in hybrid) · 252 hp Plug-in hybrid · 530e | 75 | 2017–2023 | Automatic RWD / AWD | Plug-in hybrid with 30–50 km electric range (292 hp with XtraBoost from 2020). Battery health and charging habits matter. | ||
545e xDrive (3.0 plug-in hybrid) · 394 hp Plug-in hybrid · 545e | 1 | 2020–2023 | Automatic AWD | B58 six plus electric motor: fast, smooth, rare. | ||
M5 (4.4 V8 twin-turbo) · 600 hp Petrol · M5 · S63B44T4 | 46 | 2018–2023 | Automatic AWD | 600 hp (625 Competition, 635 CS), M xDrive with 2WD mode, 8-speed automatic. Complete M history is essential. |
Versions
What the badges mean
Standard
commonbase
2017–2023
LED headlights, leatherette or leather, navigation, automatic gearbox standard on most.
Sport Line
commonequipment line
2017–2023
Black exterior accents, sports seats, sport steering wheel.
Luxury Line
uncommonequipment line
2017–2023
Chrome details, wood trim, comfort orientation.
M Sport
commonequipment line
2017–2023
M aerodynamics, M steering wheel, sports seats, M sports suspension optional, 18–20 inch M wheels. Styling and seating; the engine is unchanged.
Watch out: Commonly claimed from wheels or a steering wheel; look at the bumpers and sills.
M550i / M550d
rareperformance model
2017–2023
M Performance model: V8 (M550i) with xDrive, M Sport brakes and suspension, M Performance styling.
M5 / M5 Competition
rareperformance model
2018–2023
Full M car with S63 V8, M xDrive, carbon roof optional, M brakes.
Watch out: Replica kits exist; verify VIN and engine.
Options
Options that matter
rare
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround
The rare flagship audio; a marker of a maxed-out order.
rare
Comfort seats with ventilation / massage
Rare, expensive to add, big comfort gain.
uncommon
Adaptive suspension / Adaptive Drive
Adaptive dampers are the key comfort option; Executive Drive Pro adds active roll stabilisation.
uncommon
Air suspension (rear / both axles)
Standard rear air on Touring; two-axle air is rare and the best ride.
uncommon
Laser light / Adaptive LED
Laser high beam is a rare premium option; adaptive LED is the common upgrade.
uncommon
Driving Assistant Professional
Adaptive cruise with steering assist; the real long-distance upgrade.
rare
Integral Active Steering
Rear-axle steering; rare and effective.
common
Head-up display
Large colour HUD; expected on a well-specified G30.
uncommon
Soft-close doors
Luxury detail.
common
M Sport package
M aero, M wheel, sports seats; most sought-after look.
very rare
Night Vision
Rare thermal camera.
common
Harman Kardon surround
Common premium audio.
common
Parking Assistant Plus (Surround View)
Top view and 3D view.
uncommon
Panoramic glass roof
Light and appeal.
uncommon
Four-zone climate control
Rear controls.
common
Live Cockpit Professional
Full digital cluster (standard from 2020 LCI).
common
19–20 inch M wheels
Visual.
uncommon
Electrically folding tow bar
Practical.
Before you buy
What to know
Strengths
- +B47/B57 diesels and B48/B58 petrols are among the most reliable engines BMW has made
- +Quiet, comfortable, modern assistance systems; ZF 8-speed
- +Strong residuals and a wide, competitive market
Expensive when they fail
Hybrid battery48V componentsLaser headlightsBowers & WilkinsIntegral Active Steering
Polish market
Dominated by ex-lease 520d and 530d from Polish dealers and German imports; private long-term owners are rarer. 540i and M550i are scarce and worth a premium for petrol buyers.
Known weak points
- moderate48-volt mild hybrid components (2020+)Starter-generator and 48-volt battery faults have appeared; dealer-level repairs.Check: Ask about 48V warnings and whether the starter generator was replaced.
- moderatePlug-in hybrid batteryRange and battery state of health decline; replacements are expensive.Check: Ask for a battery health report and realistic electric range.
- noteCoolant and oil leaks (B58 / B48)Occasional coolant hose, thermostat housing and oil filter housing leaks.Check: Look for residue around the front of the engine.
- moderateN63 V8 (M550i)Much improved over the F10 era, but still consumes oil and has expensive hot-V turbos.Check: Ask about oil consumption and service history.
- noteScreens, sensors and softwareOccasional iDrive freezes, parking sensor and camera faults; updates help.Check: Test all screens, cameras and assistance systems.
- noteAir suspension (Touring / two-axle)Younger than F10 but the same physics.Check: Ask for a morning ride-height photo.
- moderateEx-fleet and salvage importsMany ex-lease cars; salvage imports from the US appear with tempting prices.Check: Ask for VIN and check history and title before travelling.
From the market
Real cars on sale right now
From the market
Engines actually on sale
Grouped from 983 live listings: what people are selling, at what price and mileage.
| Engine | Share | Typical price | Median mileage | Gearbox · drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2.0 Diesel · 190 hp 520d xDrive M Sport sport | 41% | 96 000 PLN | 153 000 km | Automatic / Manual · AWD / RWD |
2.0 Petrol · 252 hp 530i xDrive M Sport sport | 13% | 104 900 PLN | 110 458 km | Automatic · AWD / RWD |
3.0 Petrol · 340 hp 540i xDrive M Sport sport | 5% | 115 000 PLN | 118 076 km | Automatic · AWD / RWD |
3.0 Diesel · 286 hp 530d xDrive mHEV M Sport sport | 5% | 159 900 PLN | 126 000 km | Automatic · AWD / RWD |
2.0 Petrol · 184 hp 520i mHEV Luxury Line | 4% | 104 900 PLN | 130 400 km | Automatic · RWD / AWD |
2.0 Plug-in hybrid · 292 hp 530e M Sport sport | 4% | 116 900 PLN | 120 000 km | Automatic · AWD / RWD |
2.0 Diesel · 150 hp 518d Luxury Line | 4% | 95 500 PLN | 121 000 km | Automatic / Manual · RWD |
3.0 Diesel · 265 hp 530d xDrive M Sport sport | 3% | 104 900 PLN | 172 000 km | Automatic · AWD / RWD |
From the market
Price by model year
Typical price and mileage for each model year on sale.
From the market
Most common versions
- 520d M Sport sport60
- 520d56
- 520d Luxury Line42
- 530i M Sport sport27
- 520d M Sport Edition24
- Competition22
- 540i M Sport sport21
- 530d M Sport sport21
From the market
Equipment seen most often
Rear parking sensors 96%ABS 96%Passenger airbag 96%Isofix child seat anchors 96%Multifunction steering wheel 93%Rain sensor 93%Traction control 93%Start/stop system 93%ESP stability control 93%Driver airbag 93%Front side airbags 93%Apple CarPlay 89%Satellite navigation 89%Electric driver seat 89%
Our picks
Versions worth looking for
530d xDrive with adaptive suspension and Driving Assistant
The complete modern executive car.
540i for petrol buyers
B58 six: smooth, fast, reliable.
520d LCI (2020+) with mild hybrid
The sensible, quiet, economical choice.