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2021 BMW 5 Series dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

195.8in long

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195.8 in long117.1 in wheelbase58.2 intall83.7 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 81 sedans (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 BMW 5 Series: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
530i RWD195.8 in73.5 in83.7 in58.2 in117.1 in5.5 in19.7 ft to 39.4 ft
530i xDrive AWD, 540i xDrive AWD195.8 in73.5 in83.7 in58.2 in117.1 in5.5 in19.7 ft to 40.8 ft
530e RWD, 530e xDrive AWD195.8 in73.6 in83.7 in58.4 in117.1 in5.7 in20.4 ft
530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD195.8 in73.5 in83.7 in58.4 in117.1 in5.7 in39.4 ft
540i RWD195.8 in73.5 in83.7 in58.2 in117.1 in5.7 in19.7 ft to 39.4 ft
530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD195.8 in73.5 in83.7 in58.4 in117.1 in5.7 in40.8 ft
M550i xDrive AWD195.8 in73.5 in83.7 in57.9 in117.1 in5.2 in20.4 ft to 40.8 ft
2021 BMW 5 Series: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
530i RWD3,765 lb
530i xDrive AWD3,878 lb
530e RWD4,220 lb
530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD4,222 lb
540i RWD3,898 lb
530e xDrive AWD, 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD4,321 lb
540i xDrive AWD3,704 lb to 4,222 lb
M550i xDrive AWD4,275 lb
2021 BMW 5 Series: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
530i RWD, 530i xDrive AWD, 540i RWD, 540i xDrive AWD, M550i xDrive AWD14.0 cu ft14.0 cu ft98.8 cu ft41.4 in36.5 in38.8 in37.5 in
530e RWD, 530e xDrive AWD14.0 cu ft10.0 cu ft98.8 cu ft41.4 in36.5 in38.8 in37.5 in
530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD, 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD10.0 cu ftN/A98.8 cu ft41.4 in36.5 in38.8 in37.5 in

Weight

Curb weight
3,765 lb
Kilograms
1,708 kg
US tons
1.9 tons

530i RWD. All trims: 3,765 lb to 4,321 lb.

Heavier than 55% of 81 sedans (2021).

Garage fit

2021 BMW 5 Series in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes68.2 in35.3 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes92.2 in47.3 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes44.2 in83.3 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes92.2 in107.3 in
2021 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. 68.2 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 71% of 81 sedans (2021).

Median of 81 sedans (2021): 192.9 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 14.0 cu ft. More than 38% of 74 sedans (2021).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 BMW 5 Series and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs 5 SeriesCargo, seats upvs 5 Series
Volvo S90200.4 in+4.6 in13.5 cu ft-0.5 cu ft
Genesis G80196.7 in+0.9 in13.1 cu ft-0.9 cu ft
Audi S7196.0 inabout the same24.6 cu ft+10.6 cu ft
Lexus ES195.9 inabout the same16.7 cu ft+2.7 cu ft
BMW 5 Series195.8 in-14.0 cu ft-
Toyota Mirai195.8 inabout the same9.6 cu ft-4.4 cu ft
Audi A6194.4 in-1.4 in13.7 cu ftabout the same
Mercedes-Benz E-Class194.3 in-1.5 in35.0 cu ft+21.0 cu ft
Audi S4187.5 in-8.3 in12.0 cu ft-2.0 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

530i RWD.

Front legroom
41.4 inMore than 19% of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear legroom
36.5 inMore than 54% of 80 sedans (2021).
Front headroom
38.8 inMore than 55% of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear headroom
37.5 inMore than 57% of 80 sedans (2021).

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