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2023 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 83 sedans (2023).

Dimensions by trim

2023 BMW 5 Series: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseTurning circle
530i RWD, 540i RWD195.8 in73.5 in83.7 in58.2 in117.1 in39.4 ft
530e RWD, 530e xDrive AWD195.8 in73.6 in83.7 in58.4 in117.1 in40.8 ft
530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD195.8 in73.5 in83.7 in58.4 in117.1 in39.4 ft
530i xDrive AWD, 540i xDrive AWD195.8 in73.5 in83.7 in58.2 in117.1 in40.8 ft
530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD195.8 in73.5 in83.7 in58.4 in117.1 in40.8 ft
M550i xDrive AWD195.8 in73.5 in83.7 in57.9 in117.1 in40.8 ft
2023 BMW 5 Series: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
530i RWD3,783 lb
530e RWD4,314 lb
530e Plug-In Hybrid RWD4,222 lb
530i xDrive AWD3,942 lb
530e xDrive AWD3,704 lb to 4,416 lb
530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in AWD4,321 lb
540i RWD3,898 lb
540i xDrive AWD4,138 lb
M550i xDrive AWD4,275 lb
2023 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 ft18.7 cu ft98.8 cu ft41.4 in36.5 in38.8 in to 40.7 in37.5 in
530e RWD, 530e xDrive AWD14.0 cu ft14.5 cu ft98.8 cu ft41.4 in36.5 in40.7 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
3,783 lb
Kilograms
1,716 kg
US tons
1.9 tons

530i RWD. All trims: 3,783 lb to 4,321 lb.

Heavier than 51% of 76 sedans (2023).

Garage fit

2023 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
2023 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 70% of 83 sedans (2023).

Median of 83 sedans (2023): 192.9 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 14.0 cu ft. More than 43% of 73 sedans (2023).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2023 BMW 5 Series and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs 5 SeriesCargo, seats upvs 5 Series
Volvo S90200.1 in+4.3 inN/AN/A
Genesis G80196.7 in+0.9 in13.1 cu ft-0.9 cu ft
Lexus ES195.9 inabout the same13.9 cu ftabout the same
Lucid Air195.9 inabout the sameN/AN/A
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 27% of 83 sedans (2023).
Rear legroom
36.5 inMore than 49% of 84 sedans (2023).
Front headroom
38.8 in to 40.7 in
Rear headroom
37.5 inMore than 54% of 84 sedans (2023).

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