The 2019 BMW 5 Series is considered a top pick in the luxury midsize car class. Known for its performance and spacious interiors, this vehicle sits in the seventh generation that started from 2017. Engine options range from the 248-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four in the base 530i model to the beastly M5 Competition Model's 617-hp twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard, and both rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) are available, depending on the trim. Five trims are available: 530i, 540i, 530e (a plug-in hybrid), M550i, and M5. Key safety features include a rearview camera, adaptive cruise control, and the Active Protection System which can detect an impending accident and prepare the vehicle by automatically pretensioning safety belts, closing windows and moonroof, and activating post-crash braking. BMW’s iDrive infotainment system with a 10.2-inch display, navigation, Apple CarPlay, and a 12-speaker stereo are all part of the value-proposition that BMW brings to the table with this model.