BMW 5 Series – Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More

The base engine matters.

BMW has been shining the spotlight on the higher trims of its latest mid-sized sedan since it launched last month. Justifiable, really: there’s a whole heap of electrification, and the top model spits out a headline-grabbing 593 horsepower.

Yet the bulk of sales will be from this, the 2024 BMW 530i. The four-cylinder 5 Series puts in an important performance, not simply tackling a price point but providing a plush luxury experience. Whether intentional or not, the 530i also highlights the inherent limitations of internal combustion in the premium segment.

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Learned veteran versus dramatic upstart. It’s a tale as old as time.

The Genesis G80 entered its second generation for 2021. The original was the starting point for the young Korean brand, but started life badged as a Hyundai. This generation ushers in the brand’s Athletic Elegance styling, a dramatic new look that truly sets it apart from the rest of the mid-size luxury sedan. One thing that hasn’t changed is Genesis’ penchant for piling in features to the gunwales, ensuring this well-stocked ride comprehensively out-points the competition, from its sub-$50k starting price ($66,000 CAD) right to the top trim. The latter is what we have here, the top-shelf, AWD 3.5T Prestige.

Meanwhile, the BMW 5 Series needs no introduction. The 5 has been the measuring stick for decades, and BMW gave this G30-generation model a further sprucing up for this year. Cleaner looks and the latest tech keep it fresh against not only the G80, but the updated Mercedes E-Class as well. Our tester is a lightly-optioned 540i xDrive—the six-cylinders have long been the sweet spot of the 5 Series range.

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