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2014 BMW 5 Series

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 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 AWD, 535d Xdrive 4 Dr Sedan AWD, 535i Xdrive 4 Dr Sedan AWD
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Diesel, Premium Gasoline, Hybrid
MPG (best)
30 combined · 26 city / 37 hwy
Length
192.9–196.9 in
Curb weight
3,814–4,696 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 30 MPG combined — 17% better than the average 2014 midsize car (25.7 MPG).
  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 33 similar 2014 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2014 BMW 5 Series is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-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 3,814 lb (528i 4 Dr Sedan RWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (26 city / 37 highway), 17% better than the 2014 midsize car average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,150 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 2014

  • New diesel version
  • Best combined MPG up from 27 to 30

Compared with 2013; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2013 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 in3,814 lb51/49
528i Xdrive 4 Dr Sedan AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in63 / 64.2 in4,001 lb51/49
535d Xdrive 4 Dr Sedan AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in63 / 64.2 in4,255 lb51/49
535i Xdrive 4 Dr Sedan AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in63 / 64.2 in4,156 lb51/49
535i Xdrive Gran Turismo 5dr Sedan A196.9 in74.8 in61.4 in120.9 in63.4 / 65 in4,696 lb49/51
550i 4 Dr Sedan RWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in63 / 64.2 in4,365 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
535d Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive26 / 37 / 30+17%$3,200342
535d xDrive Diesel3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive26 / 36 / 29+13%$3,300345
528i2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive23 / 33 / 26+1%$3,150335
528i xDrive2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive22 / 32 / 26+1%$3,150346
ActiveHybrid 5 Hybrid3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive23 / 30 / 26+1%$3,150346
535i3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive20 / 30 / 23-11%$3,550378
535i3.0L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive20 / 29 / 23-11%$3,550381
535i xDrive3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive20 / 29 / 23-11%$3,550384
535i Gran Turismo3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive19 / 27 / 22+6%$3,750405
535i xDrive Gran Turismo3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21+1%$3,900420
550i4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20-22%$4,100456
550i xDrive4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19-26%$4,350466
550i Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19-9%$4,350465
550i xDrive Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive16 / 24 / 19-9%$4,350469
8/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
7/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $3,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
25.7 MPG2014 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2014 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2014 BMW 5 Series.

Similar 2014 midsize cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 BMW 5 Series (this car)30 MPGNot rated0
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class26 MPG★★★★★0
2014 Lexus IS24 MPGNot rated4
2014 Audi A629 MPG★★★★★4
2014 Lexus LS20 MPGNot rated1
2014 Tesla Model S265 mi★★★★★9
2014 Jaguar XJ21 MPGNot rated2

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 BMW 5 Series.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2014 BMW 5 Series is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2014 BMW 5 Series in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2014 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 2014 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 →