2018 BMW 5 Series Specifications Overview
The 2018 BMW 5 Series is certified across 8 configurations with 3L Turbo-Diesel Engine, 2L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, 2L 4-Cylinder Engine, 3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 4.4L 8-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (S8). EPA classified under the Midsize Cars / Compact Cars size category. Platform architecture belongs to the 7th Generation (G30) vehicle family.
Certified Powertrain & Transmission Configurations (8)
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540d xDrive Midsize Cars | 3L Turbo-Diesel Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel |
| 530e Compact Cars | 2L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 4 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity |
| 530e xDrive Compact Cars | 2L Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain | 4 | Hybrid Electric Motor + Engine | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity |
| 530i Midsize Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 530i xDrive Midsize Cars | 2L 4-Cylinder Engine | 4 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 540i Midsize Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 540i xDrive Midsize Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| M550i xDrive Midsize Cars | 4.4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Regulatory Classification & Safety Architecture
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
EPA Regulatory Size Class
- Midsize Cars
- Compact Cars
NHTSA NCAP Body Formats
- 2018 BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD
- 2018 BMW 5 PHEV Series 4 DR AWD
- 2018 BMW 5 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD
- 2018 BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD
Active Safety Technology
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries.
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