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2013 BMW 5 Series

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2013 models.

BMW 5 Series
Pictured: 2015 BMW 528i (5 Series, F10) M Sport 4-door sedan (19119409664). Photo: Manoj Prasad from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Midsize Cars
Body styles
528i 4 Dr Sedan RWD, 528i Xdrive 4 Dr Sedan RWD, 535i Xdrive 4 Dr Sedan AWD, 535i Xdrive Gran Turismo 5dr Sedan A
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline, Hybrid
MPG (best)
27 combined · 24 city / 33 hwy
Length
192.9–196.9 in
Curb weight
3,792–4,707 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 30 similar 2013 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2013 BMW 5 Series is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 193 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,792 lb (528i 4 Dr Sedan RWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway), 7% better than the 2013 midsize car average of 25.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2013

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2012 5 Series — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2012; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2012 5 Series →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
528i 4 Dr Sedan RWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in63 / 64.2 in3,792 lb51/49
528i Xdrive 4 Dr Sedan RWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in63 / 64.2 in4,001 lb51/49
535i Xdrive 4 Dr Sedan AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in63 / 64.2 in4,233 lb51/49
535i Xdrive Gran Turismo 5dr Sedan A196.9 in74.8 in61.4 in120.9 in63.4 / 65 in4,707 lb49/51
550i 4 Dr Sedan RWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in63 / 64.2 in4,365 lb51/49
550i Xdrive 4 Dr Sedan AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in63 / 64.2 in4,520 lb51/49

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
528i2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive24 / 33 / 27+7%$3,050327
528i xDrive2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive22 / 32 / 26+3%$3,150325
ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive23 / 30 / 26+3%$3,150346
535i3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive20 / 30 / 24-5%$3,400375
535i xDrive3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24-5%$3,400371
535i Gran Turismo3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive20 / 30 / 24+19%$3,400375
535i3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive20 / 29 / 23-9%$3,550387
535i xDrive Gran Turismo3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21+4%$3,900433
550i4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20-21%$4,100454
550i xDrive4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19-25%$4,350476
550i Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19-6%$4,350480
550i xDrive Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19-6%$4,350473
550i4.4L 8-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive15 / 22 / 17-33%$4,850510
7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
7/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
25.3 MPG2013 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2013 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2013 BMW 5 Series.

Similar 2013 midsize cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2013 BMW 5 Series (this car)27 MPGNot rated0
2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class26 MPGNot rated0
2013 Audi A628 MPGNot rated6
2013 Lexus LS20 MPGNot rated1
2013 Tesla Model S265 miNot rated11
2013 Jaguar XJ21 MPGNot rated3
2013 Lexus GS31 MPGNot rated3

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 BMW 5 Series.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2013 BMW 5 Series is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2013 BMW 5 Series in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2013 BMW 5 Series buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  3. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2013 BMW 5 Series. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 5 Series years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 5 Series31–Not rated00
2026 5 Series31199.2 inNot rated00
2025 5 Series31199.2 inNot rated00
2024 5 Series30195.3 inNot rated00
2023 5 Series28195.3 inNot rated10
2022 5 Series28195.3 inNot rated00
2021 5 Series28195.3 inNot rated00
2020 5 Series28194.5 inNot rated00
2019 5 Series29194.5 inNot rated00
2018 5 Series30194.5 inNot rated00
2017 5 Series27194.5 inNot rated00
2016 5 Series30192.9 inNot rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →