As manufacturers continue to keep a close eye on sedan sales volumes, in Grasso’s Garage, they have huge purpose and need. Consumers abound have stuck fast to the sedan market and boycotted brands who have further extinct the “car” and moved into the SUV only market.

For BMW, we expect nothing less than a mid-sized rightly priced comfortable and luxurious sedan boasting all of the accouterments from the upscale German manufacturer. Our tester, a 2024 BMW 530i xDrive wrapped in Brooklyn Grey Metallic with a beautiful burgundy Venganza interior. Powering the 5-series all-wheel drive sedan was the potent and familiar 2.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission.

Providing excellent interior space and comfort, the 5-series has always shown out well in its typical luxury fashion, while serving many purposes. Both professionally and family oriented, the 5-series has the ability to satisfy a lot of consumers’ wants and needs with its endless list of add-ons and packages. With a base price of just over $60K, we recognize pricing similarities with the competition such as Genesis, Volvo and others. Our tester offered the Driving Assistance Pro Package, the M-Sport Package and the Premium Package which boosted the total price just north of $70K. The M-Sport package offered an array of usage and appearance items such as 21 inch wheels, Aluminum Rhombicile Silver trim accents, M-sport Suspension, Interior and exterior added flares and M steering wheel. The Premium package included remote start, heated steering wheel, interior camera and full LED cornering lights. BMW Ultimate Care includes a 3 years / 36,000 mile maintenance coverage program free of cost while a 4-year /50,000 -mile limited warranty and 12-year rust warranty and 4-year mileage roadside assistance.

Driving a BMW is a different breed as they are easily the best vehicle for drivers; which confirms their mantra of the Ultimate Driving Machine. They are specifically designed for the owner who drives a lot or enjoys driving, but more importantly wants something that is fun and luxurious to drive at the same time. With the 5-series in the fleet and its long-lasting success in the brand, it is exceptionally clear why consumers continue to purchase it, enjoy it and most importantly, drive it. Its must-have status in consumer garages nationwide, just proves the 5-series is great and is here to stay.

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2024 BMW 530i xDrive

MSRP: $60,200

MPG: 27 city / 35 highway / 32.2  as tested

As Tested: $73,245