Which BMW 5 Series years have AWD or 4WD?
The BMW 5 Series offers AWD or 4WD in 13 of the 13 model years we have trim data for (2015–2027). It first appears in 2015, standard on the 528i xDrive, 535d xDrive, 535i xDrive and 550i xDrive. In 2027 it's standard on the 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 550e xDrive and Base, and not available on the 530i.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Some trims | Standard on the 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 550e xDrive and Base. Not on the 530i. |
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 550e xDrive and Base. Not on the 530i. |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 550e xDrive and Base. Not on the 530i and Base. |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the 530i xDrive and 540i xDrive. Not on the 530i. |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the 530e xDrive, 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and M550i xDrive. Not on the 530e, 530i, 540i and Base. |
| 2022 | Some trims | Standard on the 530e xDrive, 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and M550i xDrive. Not on the 530e, 530i, 540i and Base. |
| 2021 | Some trims | Standard on the 530e xDrive, 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and M550i xDrive. Not on the 530e, 530i, 540i and Base. |
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the 530e xDrive, 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and M550i xDrive. Not on the 530e, 530i, 540i, Base and Competition. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and M550i xDrive. Not on the 530i, 540i, Base and Competition. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the 530e xDrive, 530i xDrive, 540d xDrive, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive and Base. Not on the 530e, 530i and 540i. |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive, 535i xDrive (Gran Turismo) and 550i xDrive (Gran Turismo). Not on the 530i, 540i and 535i (Gran Turismo). |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the 528i xDrive, 535d xDrive, 535i xDrive, 550i xDrive, 535i xDrive (Gran Turismo) and 550i xDrive (Gran Turismo). Not on the 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i, 535i (Gran Turismo) and Base. |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the 528i xDrive, 535d xDrive, 535i xDrive and 550i xDrive. Not on the 528i, 535d, 535i, 550i and Base. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the BMW 5 Series
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof