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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.

BMW 5 Series 2026 side view
BMW 5 Series 2026 front three-quarter view
BMW 5 Series 2026 rear three-quarter view
BMW 5 Series 2026 front view
BMW 5 Series 2026 rear view

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 garage

Fuel 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

Length194.6″494 cm(up to 195.4″496 cm)
Width73.5″187 cm
Height58.2″148 cm
Wheelbase117.1″297 cm
Ground clearance5.6″14 cm
Seats5
Cargo space14.0 cu ft396 L
Curb weight4,372 lb1,983 kg(up to 4,519 lb2,050 kg)
Max payload948 lb430 kg(up to 992 lb450 kg)

Based on 42 trims, model years 2015–2020.

BMW 5 Series Hatchback

Length197.1″501 cm
Width74.8″190 cm
Height61.6″156 cm
Wheelbase120.9″307 cm
Ground clearance5.7″14 cm
Seats5
Cargo space15.5 cu ft439 L
Cargo, rear seats folded60.0 cu ft1,699 L
Curb weight4,970 lb2,254 kg
Max payload950 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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