BMW 5 Series (2015–present) dimensions
16′ 3″ (194.6″)494 cm long and 73.5″187 cm wide (Sedan). Comes in 2 body styles.
In a standard 2-car garage (20 ft6.1 m × 20 ft6.1 m)
Yes, it fits
44.6″113 cm to spare lengthwise
Uses the longest trim. Leave about 3 ft0.9 m to walk around the car.
Check your own garageFuel and efficiency
- Powertrains
- Gas, Hybrid, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
- Combined MPG
- 18–31
- Trunk (EPA)
- 14.0 cu ft396 L
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Parking spaces
- Standard (9 ft2.7 m × 18 ft5.5 m)Yes, it fits · 20.6″52 cm
- Compact (8 ft2.4 m × 16 ft4.9 m)Too long · −3.4″9 cm
- Parallel (8 ft2.4 m × 22 ft6.7 m)Yes, it fits · 68.6″174 cm
Typical US sizes; your city’s code may differ.
BMW 5 Series Sedan
| Length | 194.6″494 cm(up to 195.4″496 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 73.5″187 cm |
| Height | 58.2″148 cm |
| Wheelbase | 117.1″297 cm |
| Ground clearance | 5.6″14 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 14.0 cu ft396 L |
| Curb weight | 4,372 lb1,983 kg(up to 4,519 lb2,050 kg) |
| Max payload | 948 lb430 kg(up to 992 lb450 kg) |
Based on 42 trims, model years 2015–2020.
BMW 5 Series Hatchback
| Length | 197.1″501 cm |
|---|---|
| Width | 74.8″190 cm |
| Height | 61.6″156 cm |
| Wheelbase | 120.9″307 cm |
| Ground clearance | 5.7″14 cm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Cargo space | 15.5 cu ft439 L |
| Cargo, rear seats folded | 60.0 cu ft1,699 L |
| Curb weight | 4,970 lb2,254 kg |
| Max payload | 950 lb431 kg(up to 995 lb451 kg) |
Based on 10 trims, model years 2015–2017.
Quick answers
- How long is the 5 Series?
- 16′ 3″ (194.6″)494 cm, up to 195.4″496 cm for the longest trim.
- Will the 5 Series fit in a standard 2-car garage?
- Yes. A 20 ft deep garage leaves 44.6″113 cm of room, enough to walk around it. Check your own garage.
- Does it fit a standard parking space?
- Yes. A 9 × 18 ft space leaves 20.6″52 cm of length.
- Will it clear a 7 ft garage door?
- Yes. At 58.4″148 cm tall it clears a 7 ft door by 25.6″65 cm (without a roof box).
- How wide is it with mirrors?
- About 82.5″210 cm: 73.5″187 cm body width plus an estimated 9.0″23 cm for the mirrors (manufacturers don't publish it).
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