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BMW 5 Series Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2027 BMW 5 Series really have?

The 2026 BMW 5 Series measures 200.8 in long, 77.6 in wide, 59.8 in tall, on a 118.5 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 5,622 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the BMW 5 Series curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2027):

The BMW 5 Series measures 200.8 in long, 77.6 in wide and 59.8 in tall, on a 118.5 in wheelbase, weighing about 5,622 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026
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BMW 5 Series Dimensions — All Years

YearBody / VariantLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb Weight
2026Config 1 of 65-SERIES M5 TOURING 4DR WAGON200.8 in77.6 in59.8 in118.5 in5,622 lbs
2026Config 2 of 65-SERIES M5 4DR SEDAN200.8 in77.6 in59.4 in118.5 in5,534 lbs
2026Config 3 of 65-SERIES i5 xDRIVE40 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.4 in118.1 in5,027 lbs
2026Config 4 of 65-SERIES i5 M60 xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.4 in118.1 in5,247 lbs
2026Config 5 of 65-SERIES 550e xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.1 in118.1 in4,916 lbs
2026Config 6 of 65-SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.1 in118.1 in4,158 lbs
2025Config 1 of 65-SERIES M5 TOURING 4DR WAGON200.8 in77.6 in59.8 in118.5 in5,622 lbs
2025Config 2 of 65-SERIES M5 4DR SEDAN200.8 in77.6 in59.4 in118.5 in5,534 lbs
2025Config 3 of 65-SERIES i5 xDRIVE40 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.4 in118.1 in5,027 lbs
2025Config 4 of 65-SERIES i5 M60 xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.4 in118.1 in5,247 lbs
2025Config 5 of 65-SERIES 550e xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.1 in118.1 in4,916 lbs
2025Config 6 of 65-SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.1 in118.1 in4,158 lbs
2024Config 1 of 85-SERIES i5 xDRIVE40 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.4 in118.1 in5,027 lbs
2024Config 2 of 85-SERIES i5 M60 xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.4 in118.1 in5,247 lbs
2024Config 3 of 85-SERIES 550e xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.1 in118.1 in4,916 lbs
2024Config 4 of 85-SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN199.2 in74.8 in59.1 in118.1 in4,158 lbs
2024Config 5 of 85 SERIES M550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,222 lbs
2024Config 6 of 85 SERIES 540i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,847 lbs
2024Config 7 of 85 SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,704 lbs
2024Config 8 of 85 SERIES 530e xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,178 lbs
2023Config 1 of 45 SERIES M550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,222 lbs
2023Config 2 of 45 SERIES 540i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,847 lbs
2023Config 3 of 45 SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,704 lbs
2023Config 4 of 45 SERIES 530e xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,178 lbs
2022Config 1 of 45 SERIES M550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,222 lbs
2022Config 2 of 45 SERIES 540i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,847 lbs
2022Config 3 of 45 SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,704 lbs
2022Config 4 of 45 SERIES 530e xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,178 lbs
2021Config 1 of 45 SERIES M550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,222 lbs
2021Config 2 of 45 SERIES 540i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,847 lbs
2021Config 3 of 45 SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,704 lbs
2021Config 4 of 45 SERIES 530e xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,178 lbs
2020Config 1 of 45 SERIES M550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,537 lbs
2020Config 2 of 45 SERIES 540i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,019 lbs
2020Config 3 of 45 SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,878 lbs
2020Config 4 of 45 SERIES 530e xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,550 lbs
2019Config 1 of 45 SERIES M550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,537 lbs
2019Config 2 of 45 SERIES 540i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,019 lbs
2019Config 3 of 45 SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,878 lbs
2019Config 4 of 45 SERIES 530e xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,550 lbs
2018Config 1 of 55 SERIES M550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,537 lbs
2018Config 2 of 55 SERIES 540i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,019 lbs
2018Config 3 of 55 SERIES 540d xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in—
2018Config 4 of 55 SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,878 lbs
2018Config 5 of 55 SERIES 530e 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,550 lbs
2017Config 1 of 105 SERIES M550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN195.3 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in4,156 lbs
2017Config 2 of 105 SERIES 540i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,825 lbs
2017Config 3 of 105 SERIES 540i 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,682 lbs
2017Config 4 of 105 SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,682 lbs
2017Config 5 of 105 SERIES 530i 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,560 lbs
2017Config 6 of 105 SERIES 530e 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,902 lbs
2017Config 7 of 105 SERIES 530d xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,902 lbs
2017Config 8 of 105 SERIES 530d 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,781 lbs
2017Config 9 of 105 SERIES 520d xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,737 lbs
2017Config 10 of 105 SERIES 520d 4DR SEDAN194.5 in73.6 in57.9 in117.3 in3,560 lbs
2016Config 1 of 45 SERIES 550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in4,431 lbs
2016Config 2 of 45 SERIES 535i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in4,156 lbs
2016Config 3 of 45 SERIES 535d xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in4,255 lbs
2016Config 4 of 45 SERIES 528i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in4,001 lbs
2015Config 1 of 95 SERIES ACTIVEHYBRID 5 4DR SEDAN RWD193.3 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in4,244 lbs
2015Config 2 of 95 SERIES 550i xDRIVE Gran Turismo 5DR SEDAN A196.9 in74.8 in61.4 in120.9 in4,969 lbs
2015Config 3 of 95 SERIES 550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in4,431 lbs
2015Config 4 of 95 SERIES 550i 4DR SEDAN RWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in4,365 lbs
2015Config 5 of 95 SERIES 535i xDRIVE Gran Turismo 5DR SEDAN A196.9 in74.8 in61.4 in120.9 in4,696 lbs
2015Config 6 of 95 SERIES 535i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in4,156 lbs
2015Config 7 of 95 SERIES 535d xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in4,255 lbs
2015Config 8 of 95 SERIES 528i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in4,001 lbs
2015Config 9 of 95 SERIES 528i 4DR SEDAN RWD192.9 in73.2 in57.5 in116.9 in3,814 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

BMW 5 Series data analysis

How BMW 5 Series overall length varies

Across 68 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 BMW 5 Series, overall length runs from 193 inches to 201 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2025 BMW 5 Series (5-SERIES M5 4DR SEDAN) at 201 inches, and the weakest to the 2016 car (5 SERIES 550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN AWD) at 193 inches — a spread of 4%. The narrow spread means any year of the BMW 5 Series in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2026

Average overall length for the 2026 BMW 5 Series is 200 inches, against 200 inches for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this BMW 5 Series data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 BMW 5 Series record we hold for this measurement — 68 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these BMW 5 Series numbers

The 2015 through 2026 BMW 5 Series entries here cover variants including 5-SERIES M5 TOURING 4DR WAGON, 5-SERIES M5 4DR SEDAN, 5-SERIES i5 xDRIVE40 4DR SEDAN, 5-SERIES i5 M60 xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN, 5-SERIES 550e xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN, 5-SERIES 530i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN, 5 SERIES M550i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN and 5 SERIES 540i xDRIVE 4DR SEDAN. 2017 is the busiest model year in the record with 10 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these BMW 5 Series figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The BMW 5 Series record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the BMW 5 Series fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width
Fits

77.6 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 18.4 in of total clearance, so roughly 9 in per side.

Garage door height
Clears

61.4 in tall — 22.6 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space
Fits a standard stall

200.8 in long leaves 15.2 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 30.4 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2026 BMW 5 Series is 8 in longer than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (118.5 in) accounts for about 59% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the BMW 5 Series curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About 5 Series Dimensions

How long is the BMW 5 Series?

The BMW 5 Series is 200.787 inches long, 77.5591 inches wide and 59.8425 inches tall. That is roughly 16.7 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the BMW 5 Series fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 200.787 in long and 77.5591 in wide, the BMW 5 Series fits with 39 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the BMW 5 Series weigh?

Curb weight for the BMW 5 Series is about 5,622 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.

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