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The BMW 5 Series is a flagship midsize luxury executive sedan that has seen multiple generations since its inception in 1972. Renowned for combining performance, technology, and comfort, the 5 Series evolved through each generation with changes in size, design, and engineering advancements. Spanning from the E12 first generation to the current G30/G31, the 5 Series has consistently offered a balance of sporty handling and luxury. This model is often benchmarked in the segment for its driving dynamics and innovative features.

Current Generations

2024 BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

Front view with kidney grille and sleek headlights of a black modern station wagon
1515 mm
L:5060 mm | W:2156 mm

2024 BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

    Current Model
  • Production: 2024-present
  • Model Year: 2024
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 5060 mm199.2 in
  • Width: 2156 mm84.9 in
  • Height: 1515 mm59.6 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 570 liter20.1 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1700 liter60.0 cu ft

2024 BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

White sedan front side profile with modern headlights and distinctive grille
1515 mm
L:5060 mm | W:2156 mm

2024 BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

    Current Model
  • Production: 2023-present
  • Model Year: 2024
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 5060 mm199.2 in
  • Width: 2156 mm84.9 in
  • Height: 1515 mm59.6 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 520 liter18.4 cu ft

Discontinued Generations

2021 BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI, facelift 2020)

Sporty estate with kidney grille and LED headlights
1498 mm
L:4963 mm | W:1868 mm

2021 BMW 5 Series Touring (G31 LCI, facelift 2020)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2020-2024
  • Model Year: 2021
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4963 mm195.4 in
  • Width: 1868 mm73.5 in
  • Height: 1498 mm59.0 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 430-560 liter15.2-19.8 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1560-1700 liter55.1-60.0 cu ft

2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI, facelift 2020)

Front exterior view with signature kidney grille and alloy wheels.
1497 mm
L:4973 mm | W:2126 mm

2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30 LCI, facelift 2020)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2020-2023
  • Model Year: 2021
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4936-4973 mm194.3-195.8 in
  • Width: 2126 mm83.7 in
  • Height: 1467-1497 mm57.8-58.9 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 410-530 liter14.5-18.7 cu ft

2017 BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

Front and side view of a sleek luxury sedan with distinctive grille and LED headlights
1483 mm
L:4962 mm | W:2126 mm

2017 BMW 5 Series Sedan (G30)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2017-2020
  • Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4936-4962 mm194.3-195.4 in
  • Width: 2126 mm83.7 in
  • Height: 1466-1483 mm57.7-58.4 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 410-530 liter14.5-18.7 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 530 liter18.7 cu ft

2017 BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

Close-up of front kidney grille and LED headlights on blue car
1498 mm
L:4962 mm | W:2126 mm

2017 BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2017-2020
  • Model Year: 2017
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4942-4962 mm194.6-195.4 in
  • Width: 2126 mm83.7 in
  • Height: 1464-1498 mm57.6-59.0 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 570 liter20.1 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1700 liter60.0 cu ft

2013 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07 LCI, Facelift 2013)

Front side view of a sleek black luxury sedan with alloy wheels and modern headlights
1559 mm
L:5004 mm | W:1901 mm

2013 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07 LCI, Facelift 2013)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2013-2017
  • Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 5004 mm197.0 in
  • Width: 1901 mm74.8 in
  • Height: 1559 mm61.4 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 500 liter17.7 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1700 liter60.0 cu ft

2013 BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI, Facelift 2013)

Sleek black station wagon with distinctive grille and headlights
1462 mm
L:4910 mm | W:1860 mm

2013 BMW 5 Series Touring (F11 LCI, Facelift 2013)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2013-2017
  • Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4910 mm193.3 in
  • Width: 1860 mm73.2 in
  • Height: 1462 mm57.6 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 560 liter19.8 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1670 liter59.0 cu ft

2013 BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10H LCI, facelift 2013)

Red sedan with kidney grille and alloy wheels
1464 mm
L:4907 mm | W:1860 mm

2013 BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10H LCI, facelift 2013)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2013-2016
  • Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4907 mm193.2 in
  • Width: 1860 mm73.2 in
  • Height: 1464 mm57.6 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 375 liter13.2 cu ft

2013 BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013)

Front and side view of sleek sedan with modern headlights and alloy wheels
1464 mm
L:4910 mm | W:2102 mm

2013 BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI, Facelift 2013)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2013-2016
  • Model Year: 2013
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4910 mm193.3 in
  • Width: 2102 mm82.8 in
  • Height: 1454-1464 mm57.2-57.6 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 520 liter18.4 cu ft

2011 BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)

Front-side view of red luxury hybrid sedan with distinctive headlights and alloy wheels
1464 mm
L:4899 mm | W:1860 mm

2011 BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid (F10)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2011-2013
  • Model Year: 2011
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4899 mm192.9 in
  • Width: 1860 mm73.2 in
  • Height: 1464 mm57.6 in

2010 BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

Blue estate car in front-side view with kidney grille and alloy wheels
1462 mm
L:4907 mm | W:1860 mm

2010 BMW 5 Series Touring (F11)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2010-2013
  • Model Year: 2010
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4907 mm193.2 in
  • Width: 1860 mm73.2 in
  • Height: 1462 mm57.6 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 560 liter19.8 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1670 liter59.0 cu ft

2009 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)

Front side view with kidney grille and alloy wheels
1559 mm
L:4998 mm | W:1901 mm

2009 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2009-2013
  • Model Year: 2009
Body Style: Hatchback
  • Length: 4998 mm196.8 in
  • Width: 1901 mm74.8 in
  • Height: 1559 mm61.4 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 440 liter15.5 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1700 liter60.0 cu ft

2010 BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

Sleek sedan side profile with alloy wheels and smooth body lines
1464 mm
L:4910 mm | W:2094 mm

2010 BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10)

  • Model Year: 2010
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4899-4910 mm192.9-193.3 in
  • Width: 2094 mm82.4 in
  • Height: 1454-1464 mm57.2-57.6 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 520 liter18.4 cu ft

2008 BMW 5 Series Touring (E61 LCI, facelift 2007)

Front-side view of a 5-door station wagon with distinctive headlights and grille
1491 mm
L:4856 mm | W:2030 mm

2008 BMW 5 Series Touring (E61 LCI, facelift 2007)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2007-2010
  • Model Year: 2008
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4843-4856 mm190.7-191.2 in
  • Width: 2030 mm79.9 in
  • Height: 1491 mm58.7 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 500 liter17.7 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1650 liter58.3 cu ft

2008 BMW 5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007)

Black sedan side view with alloy wheels and kidney grille
1482 mm
L:4854 mm | W:2030 mm

2008 BMW 5 Series (E60 LCI, facelift 2007)

  • Model Year: 2008
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4841-4854 mm190.6-191.1 in
  • Width: 2030 mm79.9 in
  • Height: 1468-1482 mm57.8-58.3 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 520 liter18.4 cu ft

2004 BMW 5 Series Touring (E61)

Black station wagon with distinctive front grille and alloy wheels
1491 mm
L:4843 mm | W:2030 mm

2004 BMW 5 Series Touring (E61)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2004-2007
  • Model Year: 2004
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4843 mm190.7 in
  • Width: 2030 mm79.9 in
  • Height: 1491 mm58.7 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 500 liter17.7 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1650 liter58.3 cu ft

2003 BMW 5 Series (E60)

Front angled view of a silver sedan with distinctive headlights and alloy wheels
1482 mm
L:4841 mm | W:2030 mm

2003 BMW 5 Series (E60)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2003-2007
  • Model Year: 2003
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4841 mm190.6 in
  • Width: 2030 mm79.9 in
  • Height: 1464-1482 mm57.6-58.3 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 520 liter18.4 cu ft

2000 BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)

Black sedan with distinct front grille and dual round headlights
1435 mm
L:4775 mm | W:1981 mm

2000 BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2000-2004
  • Model Year: 2000
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4775 mm188.0 in
  • Width: 1981 mm78.0 in
  • Height: 1435 mm56.5 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 460 liter16.2 cu ft

2000 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000)

Front side view with dual round headlights and alloy wheels
1445 mm
L:4805 mm | W:1800 mm

2000 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 2000-2004
  • Model Year: 2000
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4805 mm189.2 in
  • Width: 1800 mm70.9 in
  • Height: 1445 mm56.9 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 410 liter14.5 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1525 liter53.9 cu ft

1995 BMW 5 Series (E39)

Silver luxury sedan front with iconic kidney grilles and dual headlights
1435 mm
L:4775 mm | W:1800 mm

1995 BMW 5 Series (E39)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1995-2000
  • Model Year: 1995
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4775 mm188.0 in
  • Width: 1800 mm70.9 in
  • Height: 1435 mm56.5 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 460 liter16.2 cu ft

1997 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39)

Red station wagon with alloy wheels and beige interior
1445 mm
L:4805 mm | W:1800 mm

1997 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1995-2000
  • Model Year: 1997
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4805 mm189.2 in
  • Width: 1800 mm70.9 in
  • Height: 1445 mm56.9 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 410 liter14.5 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 1525 liter53.9 cu ft

1991 BMW 5 Series Touring (E34)

White station wagon with alloy wheels and dual round headlights
1422 mm
L:4720 mm | W:1751 mm

1991 BMW 5 Series Touring (E34)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1991-1997
  • Model Year: 1991
Body Style: Wagon
  • Length: 4720 mm185.8 in
  • Width: 1751 mm68.9 in
  • Height: 1422 mm56.0 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 460 liter16.2 cu ft
  • Trunk Capacity (Max): 910 liter32.1 cu ft

1988 BMW 5 Series (E34)

Black sedan with quad round headlights and mesh wheels
1421 mm
L:4720 mm | W:1751 mm

1988 BMW 5 Series (E34)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1988-1995
  • Model Year: 1988
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4720 mm185.8 in
  • Width: 1751 mm68.9 in
  • Height: 1412-1421 mm55.6-55.9 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 460 liter16.2 cu ft

1981 BMW 5 Series (E28)

Red sedan with quad round headlights and alloy wheels
1415 mm
L:4620 mm | W:1710 mm

1981 BMW 5 Series (E28)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1981-1987
  • Model Year: 1981
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4604-4620 mm181.3-181.9 in
  • Width: 1700-1710 mm66.9-67.3 in
  • Height: 1397-1415 mm55.0-55.7 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 460 liter16.2 cu ft

1976 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)

Front and side view of classic sedan with round headlights and chrome trim
1425 mm
L:4620 mm | W:1690 mm

1976 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1976-1981
  • Model Year: 1976
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4620 mm181.9 in
  • Width: 1690 mm66.5 in
  • Height: 1425 mm56.1 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 440-620 liter15.5-21.9 cu ft

1972 BMW 5 Series (E12)

Vintage green sedan with quad round headlights and chrome accents
1425 mm
L:4620 mm | W:1690 mm

1972 BMW 5 Series (E12)

    Discontinued Model
  • Production: 1972-1976
  • Model Year: 1972
Body Style: Sedan
  • Length: 4620 mm181.9 in
  • Width: 1690 mm66.5 in
  • Height: 1425 mm56.1 in
  • Trunk Capacity: 440 liter15.5 cu ft

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