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2020 BMW 5 Series dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

194.6in long

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194.6 in long117.1 in wheelbase58.2 intall83.7 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 100 sedans (2020).

Dimensions by trim

2020 BMW 5 Series: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseTurning circle
530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD194.6 in73.5 in83.7 in58.4 in117.1 in39.5 ft
530i RWD, 540i RWD194.6 in73.5 in83.7 in58.2 in117.1 in39.5 ft
530e RWD, 530e xDrive AWD194.6 in73.6 in83.7 in58.4 in117.1 in40.2 ft
530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan AWD194.6 in73.5 in83.7 in58.4 in117.1 in40.2 ft
530i xDrive AWD, 540i xDrive AWD194.6 in73.5 in83.7 in58.2 in117.1 in40.1 ft
M550i xDrive AWD195.4 in73.5 in83.7 in57.8 in117.1 in40.2 ft
2020 BMW 5 Series: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD, 530e RWD, 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan AWD, 530e xDrive AWD3,878 lb to 4,550 lb
530i RWD3,713 lb to 4,550 lb
530i xDrive AWD3,878 lb
540i RWD, 540i xDrive AWD3,942 lb
M550i xDrive AWD4,456 lb
2020 BMW 5 Series: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD, 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan AWD14.5 cu ft98.8 cu ft41.4 in36.5 in38.8 in37.5 in
530i RWD, 530i xDrive AWD, 540i RWD, 540i xDrive AWD, M550i xDrive AWD18.7 cu ft98.8 cu ft41.4 in36.5 in38.8 in37.5 in
530e RWD, 530e xDrive AWD18.7 cu ft98.8 cu ft41.4 in36.5 in38.8 in37.5 in

Weight

530i RWD: curb weight not listed.

Garage fit

2020 BMW 5 Series in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes69.4 in35.3 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes93.4 in47.3 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes45.4 in83.3 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes93.4 in107.3 in
2020 BMW 5 Series through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes12.3 in25.8 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes24.3 in25.8 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 83.7 in.

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 69.4 in spare length. 35.3 in each side.
  • Door: 24.3 in spare width. 25.8 in above the roof.

Size class

Mid-size sedan.

Longer than 66% of 100 sedans (2020).

Median of 100 sedans (2020): 192.3 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 18.7 cu ft. More than 87% of 92 sedans (2020).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2020 BMW 5 Series and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs 5 SeriesCargo, seats upvs 5 Series
Kia K900201.6 in+7.0 in15.3 cu ft-3.4 cu ft
Volvo S90200.1 in+5.5 in15.4 cu ft-3.3 cu ft
Acura RLX198.1 in+3.5 in14.9 cu ft-3.8 cu ft
Jaguar XF195.0 inabout the same31.7 cu ft+13.0 cu ft
BMW 5 Series194.6 in-18.7 cu ft-
Audi A6194.4 inabout the same13.7 cu ft-5.0 cu ft
Mercedes-Benz E-Class193.8 in-0.8 in13.1 cu ft-5.6 cu ft
Toyota Mirai192.5 in-2.1 in13.0 cu ft-5.7 cu ft
Lexus GS192.1 in-2.5 in18.4 cu ftabout the same

Legroom and headroom

530i RWD.

Front legroom
41.4 inMore than 18% of 99 sedans (2020).
Rear legroom
36.5 inMore than 51% of 98 sedans (2020).
Front headroom
38.8 inMore than 52% of 97 sedans (2020).
Rear headroom
37.5 inMore than 54% of 98 sedans (2020).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked