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2026 BMW 5 Series dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

199.2in long

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199.2 in long117.9 in wheelbase59.6 intall84.9 inwith mirrors
To scale. Dashed: median of 68 sedans (2026).

Dimensions by trim

2026 BMW 5 Series: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
530i RWD199.2 in74.8 in84.9 in59.6 in117.9 in6.1 in38.4 ft to 40.4 ft
530i xDrive AWD199.2 in74.8 in84.9 in59.6 in117.9 in6.1 in38.4 ft to 40.7 ft
540i xDrive AWD199.2 in74.8 in84.9 in59.6 in117.9 in6.1 in38.7 ft to 40.7 ft
550e xDrive AWD199.2 in74.8 in84.9 in59.6 in117.9 in5.7 in38.7 ft to 40.7 ft
2026 BMW 5 Series: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
530i RWD, 530i xDrive AWD4,158 lb
540i xDrive AWD4,158 lb to 5,622 lb
550e xDrive AWD4,894 lb
2026 BMW 5 Series: cargo and room by trim
TrimsCargo, seats upCargo, maxFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
All 4 trims18.4 cu ft18.4 cu ft41.3 in37.0 in38.8 in to 39.1 in37.7 in

Weight

Curb weight
4,158 lb
Kilograms
1,886 kg
US tons
2.1 tons

530i RWD. All trims: 4,158 lb to 4,894 lb.

Heavier than 58% of 60 sedans (2026).

Garage fit

2026 BMW 5 Series in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes64.8 in34.6 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes88.8 in46.6 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes40.8 in82.6 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes88.8 in106.6 in
2026 BMW 5 Series through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes11.1 in24.4 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes23.1 in24.4 in

Door width check uses the mirrors: 84.9 in.

Your garage

Second car

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

  • Yes. 64.8 in spare length. 34.6 in each side.
  • Door: 23.1 in spare width. 24.4 in above the roof.

Size class

Mid-size sedan.

Longer than 78% of 68 sedans (2026).

Median of 68 sedans (2026): 193.4 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 18.4 cu ft. More than 77% of 61 sedans (2026).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2026 BMW 5 Series and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs 5 SeriesCargo, seats upvs 5 Series
Dodge Charger Daytona206.6 in+7.4 inN/AN/A
Lexus ES EV202.4 in+3.2 in18.3 cu ftabout the same
Mercedes-Benz EQS201.9 in+2.7 in15.5 cu ft-2.9 cu ft
BMW M5200.6 in+1.4 in17.7 cu ft-0.7 cu ft
BMW 5 Series199.2 in-18.4 cu ft-
BMW i5199.2 inabout the same17.3 cu ft-1.1 cu ft
Genesis G80197.0 in-2.2 in13.1 cu ft-5.3 cu ft
Audi A6196.8 in-2.4 inN/AN/A
Toyota Mirai195.8 in-3.4 in10.0 cu ft-8.4 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

530i RWD.

Front legroom
41.3 inMore than 19% of 70 sedans (2026).
Rear legroom
37.0 inMore than 44% of 67 sedans (2026).
Front headroom
38.8 in to 39.1 in
Rear headroom
37.7 inMore than 59% of 67 sedans (2026).

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