On paper, the 530i xDrive is the least impressive of BMW’s modern 5 Series. It has four, not six or eight, cylinders, and only one turbocharger. It is not the new battery-electric model, nor the ...

The 530i occupies the first rung of a ladder that leads to quicker and more efficient models, yet some of its best attributes are just how quick and efficient it is.

Are there many people out there who will be cross-shopping between a 2025 Kia K5 GT and a 2024 BMW 530i? Let’s be real—the logical answer is no. After all, the K5 starts at $33,090, while the ...