BMW 5 Series vs Ford Fusion

2018 Ford Fusion
2018 Ford Fusion
$22,215MSRP
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2024 BMW 5 Series
2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
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2018 Ford Fusion
$22,215MSRP
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2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

2006-2020

Years produced

1972-Present

MSRP

$22,215

MSRP

$57,900

Average price

$11,774

Average price

$25,840

Listings

8030

Listings

7725
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.0 out of 10
Pros
  • Great ride quality
  • Comfortable
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Not much cargo space (with the spare tire)
  • BMW left the BMW out of the recipe

Reviews Summary

Want a basic but stylish car? How about a hybrid, or even a plug-in hybrid? What about an undeniably luxurious sedan, or a genuine sports sedan? The 2018 Ford Fusion lineup has them all, ranging in price from just over $22,000 all the way up to just under $44,000.

Reviews Summary

Long revered for how they make drivers feel, BMWs are credibly marketed as the ultimate driving machines. However, if the future is digital instead of analog, do driving dynamics still matter? And if not, what does BMW bring to the table? What makes one special? Desirable? Gives it a soul? Driving the all-new 2024 BMW 5 Series suggests that aside from design, technology, and comfort, the answer is not much—at least not in the 530i specification.

Verdict: Driving enjoyment is not a requirement in a luxury car. But it is in a BMW. That’s what separates a Bimmer from the crowd. While the new 2024 BMW 530i is a capable sports sedan that does double duty as a plush people mover, joy is missing from the recipe.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 175 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

Horsepower

255 hp @ 4700 rpm

MPG City

21

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

32

MPG Highway

35
2018 Ford Fusion
2018 Ford Fusion
$22,215MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 BMW 5 Series
2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2018 Ford Fusion
$22,215MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2024 BMW 5 Series
$57,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
Years produced
2006-2020
1972-Present
MSRP
$22,215
$57,900
Average price
$11,774
$25,840
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.5
Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

Read full review

7.0 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Great ride quality
  • Comfortable
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Not much cargo space (with the spare tire)
  • BMW left the BMW out of the recipe
Summary
Want a basic but stylish car? How about a hybrid, or even a plug-in hybrid? What about an undeniably luxurious sedan, or a genuine sports sedan? The 2018 Ford Fusion lineup has them all, ranging in price from just over $22,000 all the way up to just under $44,000.

Long revered for how they make drivers feel, BMWs are credibly marketed as the ultimate driving machines. However, if the future is digital instead of analog, do driving dynamics still matter? And if not, what does BMW bring to the table? What makes one special? Desirable? Gives it a soul? Driving the all-new 2024 BMW 5 Series suggests that aside from design, technology, and comfort, the answer is not much—at least not in the 530i specification.

Verdict: Driving enjoyment is not a requirement in a luxury car. But it is in a BMW. That’s what separates a Bimmer from the crowd. While the new 2024 BMW 530i is a capable sports sedan that does double duty as a plush people mover, joy is missing from the recipe.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.5L 175 hp I4
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
255 hp @ 4700 rpm
MPG City
21
27
MPG Highway
32
35
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