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BMW 5 Series Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2013–2017) — Sixth Generation Restyling

The sixth-generation BMW 5 Series, refreshed with subtle styling and technology updates, continues to offer a refined blend of comfort, efficiency, and driving dynamics across multiple body styles.

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BMW 5 Series Engines and Transmissions

BMW 5 Series engine options span gasoline, diesel, and hybrid, each paired with a smooth manual or automatic transmission. For example, the 535i 3.0 AT xDrive combines a turbocharged six-cylinder with an automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive for confident traction. Meanwhile, the 525d 2.0 MT offers a diesel with a manual and rear-wheel drive, prioritizing fuel economy.

Liftback — BMW 5 Series Engines and Transmissions

Liftback BMW 5 Series Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
535i 3.0 AT xDriveGasoline2979 cm³306 hp225 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
550i 4.4 AT xDriveGasoline4395 cm³450 hp330 kW650 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
550i 4.4 ATGasoline4395 cm³450 hp330 kW650 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
530d 3.0 ATDiesel2993 cm³258 hp190 kW560 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
530d 3.0 AT xDriveDiesel2993 cm³258 hp190 kW560 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
535d 3.0 AT xDriveDiesel2993 cm³313 hp230 kW630 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
520d 2.0 ATDiesel1995 cm³184 hp135 kW380 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
535d 3.0 ATDiesel2993 cm³313 hp230 kW630 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
535i 3.0 ATGasoline2979 cm³306 hp225 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Sedan — BMW 5 Series Engines and Transmissions

Sedan BMW 5 Series Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
520d 2.0 MTDiesel1995 cm³190 hp140 kW400 N⋅mManualRWD
520d 2.0 ATDiesel1995 cm³190 hp140 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
530d 3.0 AT xDriveDiesel2993 cm³258 hp190 kW560 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
M550d 3.0 AT xDriveDiesel2993 cm³381 hp280 kW740 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
518d 2.0 MTDiesel1995 cm³143 hp105 kW360 N⋅mManualRWD
518d 2.0 ATDiesel1995 cm³143 hp105 kW360 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
518d 2.0 MTDiesel1995 cm³150 hp110 kW360 N⋅mManualRWD
518d 2.0 ATDiesel1995 cm³150 hp110 kW360 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
520d 2.0 MTDiesel1995 cm³184 hp135 kW380 N⋅mManualRWD
520d 2.0 ATDiesel1995 cm³184 hp135 kW380 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
520d 2.0 AT xDriveDiesel1995 cm³184 hp135 kW380 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
520d 2.0 AT xDriveDiesel1995 cm³190 hp140 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
525d 2.0 MTDiesel1995 cm³218 hp160 kW450 N⋅mManualRWD
530d 3.0 AT xDriveDiesel2993 cm³245 hp180 kW540 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
535d 3.0 ATDiesel2993 cm³313 hp230 kW630 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
535d 3.0 AT xDriveDiesel2993 cm³313 hp230 kW630 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
520i 2.0 MTGasoline1997 cm³184 hp135 kW270 N⋅mManualRWD
528i 2.0 AT xDriveGasoline1997 cm³245 hp180 kW350 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
528i 2.0 MTGasoline1997 cm³245 hp180 kW350 N⋅mManualRWD
535i 3.0 MTGasoline2979 cm³306 hp225 kW400 N⋅mManualRWD
Active Hybrid 3.0 ATHybrid2979 cm³306 hp225 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
525d 2.0 AT xDriveDiesel1995 cm³218 hp160 kW450 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
525d 2.0 ATDiesel1995 cm³218 hp160 kW450 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
530d 3.0 ATDiesel2993 cm³258 hp190 kW560 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
520i 2.0 ATGasoline1997 cm³184 hp135 kW270 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
535i 3.0 AT xDriveGasoline2979 cm³306 hp225 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
550i 4.4 ATGasoline4395 cm³450 hp330 kW650 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
528i 2.0 ATGasoline1997 cm³245 hp180 kW350 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
535i 3.0 ATGasoline2979 cm³306 hp225 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
550i 4.4 AT xDriveGasoline4395 cm³450 hp330 kW650 N⋅mAutomaticAWD

Estate 5-door — BMW 5 Series Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door BMW 5 Series Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
528i 2.0 ATGasoline1997 cm³245 hp180 kW350 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
520i 2.0 MTGasoline1997 cm³184 hp135 kW270 N⋅mManualRWD
520i 2.0 ATGasoline1997 cm³184 hp135 kW270 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
528i 2.0 MTGasoline1997 cm³245 hp180 kW350 N⋅mManualRWD
528i 2.0 AT xDriveGasoline1997 cm³245 hp180 kW350 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
535i 3.0 MTGasoline2979 cm³306 hp225 kW400 N⋅mManualRWD
535i 3.0 ATGasoline2979 cm³306 hp225 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
535i 3.0 AT xDriveGasoline2979 cm³306 hp225 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
550i 4.4 ATGasoline4395 cm³450 hp330 kW650 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
518d 2.0 MTDiesel1995 cm³143 hp105 kW360 N⋅mManualRWD
518d 2.0 ATDiesel1995 cm³143 hp105 kW360 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
518d 2.0 MTDiesel1995 cm³150 hp110 kW360 N⋅mManualRWD
518d 2.0 ATDiesel1995 cm³150 hp110 kW360 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
520d 2.0 MTDiesel1995 cm³184 hp135 kW380 N⋅mManualRWD
520d 2.0 ATDiesel1995 cm³184 hp135 kW380 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
520d 2.0 AT xDriveDiesel1995 cm³184 hp135 kW380 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
520d 2.0 MTDiesel1995 cm³190 hp140 kW400 N⋅mManualRWD
520d 2.0 ATDiesel1995 cm³190 hp140 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
520d 2.0 AT xDriveDiesel1995 cm³190 hp140 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
525d 2.0 MTDiesel1995 cm³218 hp160 kW450 N⋅mManualRWD
525d 2.0 ATDiesel1995 cm³218 hp160 kW450 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
525d 2.0 AT xDriveDiesel1995 cm³218 hp160 kW450 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
530d 3.0 ATDiesel2993 cm³258 hp190 kW540 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
530d 3.0 AT xDriveDiesel2993 cm³258 hp190 kW560 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
530d 3.0 MTDiesel2993 cm³258 hp190 kW560 N⋅mManualRWD
535d 3.0 ATDiesel2993 cm³313 hp230 kW630 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
535d 3.0 AT xDriveDiesel2993 cm³313 hp230 kW630 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
M550d 3.0 AT xDriveDiesel2993 cm³381 hp280 kW740 N⋅mAutomaticAWD

Sedan Long — BMW 5 Series Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Long BMW 5 Series Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
520i 2.0 ATGasoline1997 cm³218 hp160 kW310 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
528i 2.0 ATGasoline1997 cm³245 hp180 kW350 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
528i 2.0 AT xDriveGasoline1997 cm³245 hp180 kW350 N⋅mAutomaticAWD
535i 3.0 ATGasoline2979 cm³306 hp225 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
520i 2.0 ATGasoline1997 cm³184 hp135 kW270 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

BMW 5 Series Dimensions

Liftback — BMW 5 Series Dimensions

Liftback BMW 5 Series Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
535i 3.0 AT xDrive5004 mm1901 mm1559 mm3070 mm1995 kg2625 kg145 mm
550i 4.4 AT xDrive5004 mm1901 mm1559 mm3070 mm2140 kg2730 kg145 mm
550i 4.4 AT5004 mm1901 mm1559 mm3070 mm2070 kg2670 kg145 mm
530d 3.0 AT5004 mm1901 mm1559 mm3070 mm1940 kg2570 kg145 mm
530d 3.0 AT xDrive5004 mm1901 mm1559 mm3070 mm2045 kg2665 kg145 mm
535d 3.0 AT xDrive5004 mm1901 mm1559 mm3070 mm2070 kg2670 kg145 mm
520d 2.0 AT5004 mm1901 mm1559 mm3070 mm1915 kg2545 kg145 mm
535d 3.0 AT5004 mm1901 mm1559 mm3070 mm1970 kg2600 kg145 mm
535i 3.0 AT5004 mm1901 mm1559 mm3070 mm1940 kg2570 kg145 mm

Sedan — BMW 5 Series Dimensions

Sedan BMW 5 Series Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
520d 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1620 kg2230 kg141 mm
520d 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1630 kg2240 kg141 mm
530d 3.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1810 kg2410 kg141 mm
M550d 3.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1880 kg2460 kg131 mm
518d 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1615 kg2225 kg141 mm
518d 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1625 kg2235 kg141 mm
518d 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1615 kg2225 kg141 mm
518d 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1625 kg2235 kg141 mm
520d 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1620 kg2230 kg141 mm
520d 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1630 kg2240 kg141 mm
520d 2.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1730 kg2330 kg141 mm
520d 2.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1730 kg2330 kg141 mm
525d 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1650 kg2260 kg141 mm
530d 3.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1810 kg2410 kg141 mm
535d 3.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1735 kg2345 kg141 mm
535d 3.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1840 kg2440 kg141 mm
520i 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1595 kg2205 kg141 mm
528i 2.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1710 kg2310 kg141 mm
528i 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1610 kg2220 kg141 mm
535i 3.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1675 kg2285 kg141 mm
Active Hybrid 3.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1850 kg2400 kg141 mm
525d 2.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1765 kg2365 kg141 mm
525d 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1655 kg2265 kg141 mm
530d 3.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1710 kg2320 kg141 mm
520i 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1615 kg2225 kg141 mm
535i 3.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1765 kg2365 kg141 mm
550i 4.4 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1830 kg2430 kg141 mm
528i 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1625 kg2235 kg141 mm
535i 3.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1690 kg2300 kg141 mm
550i 4.4 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1464 mm2968 mm1880 kg2480 kg141 mm

Estate 5-door — BMW 5 Series Dimensions

Estate 5-door BMW 5 Series Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
528i 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1890 kg2455 kg141 mm
520i 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1710 kg2350 kg141 mm
520i 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1730 kg2370 kg141 mm
528i 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1715 kg2355 kg141 mm
528i 2.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1815 kg2455 kg141 mm
535i 3.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1770 kg2420 kg141 mm
535i 3.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1785 kg2435 kg141 mm
535i 3.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1865 kg2505 kg141 mm
550i 4.4 AT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1925 kg2555 kg141 mm
518d 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1720 kg2370 kg141 mm
518d 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1730 kg2380 kg141 mm
518d 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1720 kg2370 kg141 mm
518d 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1730 kg2380 kg141 mm
520d 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1725 kg2375 kg141 mm
520d 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1735 kg2385 kg141 mm
520d 2.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1840 kg2460 kg141 mm
520d 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1725 kg2375 kg141 mm
520d 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1735 kg2385 kg141 mm
520d 2.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1840 kg2480 kg141 mm
525d 2.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1750 kg2400 kg141 mm
525d 2.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1760 kg2410 kg141 mm
525d 2.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1870 kg2480 kg141 mm
530d 3.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1820 kg2470 kg141 mm
530d 3.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1920 kg2530 kg141 mm
530d 3.0 MT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1760 kg2435 kg141 mm
535d 3.0 AT4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1850 kg2500 kg141 mm
535d 3.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1950 kg2550 kg141 mm
M550d 3.0 AT xDrive4907 mm1860 mm1462 mm2968 mm1990 kg2570 kg141 mm

Sedan Long — BMW 5 Series Dimensions

Sedan Long BMW 5 Series Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
520i 2.0 AT5055 mm1860 mm1491 mm3108 mm1760 kg2250 kg141 mm
528i 2.0 AT5055 mm1860 mm1491 mm3108 mm1760 kg2250 kg141 mm
528i 2.0 AT xDrive5055 mm1860 mm1491 mm3108 mm1830 kg2320 kg141 mm
535i 3.0 AT5055 mm1860 mm1491 mm3108 mm1850 kg2355 kg141 mm
520i 2.0 AT5055 mm1860 mm1491 mm3108 mm1740 kg2230 kg141 mm

BMW 5 Series Cargo Space

Liftback — BMW 5 Series Cargo Space

Liftback BMW 5 Series Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
535i 3.0 AT xDrive500 l1700 l
550i 4.4 AT xDrive500 l1700 l
550i 4.4 AT500 l1700 l
530d 3.0 AT500 l1700 l
530d 3.0 AT xDrive500 l1700 l
535d 3.0 AT xDrive500 l1700 l
520d 2.0 AT500 l1700 l
535d 3.0 AT500 l1700 l
535i 3.0 AT500 l1700 l

Sedan — BMW 5 Series Cargo Space

Estate 5-door — BMW 5 Series Cargo Space

Estate 5-door BMW 5 Series Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume minTrunk volume max
528i 2.0 AT560 l1670 l
520i 2.0 MT560 l1670 l
520i 2.0 AT560 l1670 l
528i 2.0 MT560 l1670 l
528i 2.0 AT xDrive560 l1670 l
535i 3.0 MT560 l1670 l
535i 3.0 AT560 l1670 l
535i 3.0 AT xDrive560 l1670 l
550i 4.4 AT560 l1670 l
518d 2.0 MT560 l1670 l
518d 2.0 AT560 l1670 l
518d 2.0 MT560 l1670 l
518d 2.0 AT560 l1670 l
520d 2.0 MT560 l1670 l
520d 2.0 AT560 l1670 l
520d 2.0 AT xDrive560 l1670 l
520d 2.0 MT560 l1670 l
520d 2.0 AT560 l1670 l
520d 2.0 AT xDrive560 l1670 l
525d 2.0 MT560 l1670 l
525d 2.0 AT560 l1670 l
525d 2.0 AT xDrive560 l1670 l
530d 3.0 AT560 l1670 l
530d 3.0 AT xDrive560 l1670 l
530d 3.0 MT560 l1670 l
535d 3.0 AT560 l1670 l
535d 3.0 AT xDrive560 l1670 l
M550d 3.0 AT xDrive560 l1670 l

Sedan Long — BMW 5 Series Cargo Space

Sedan Long BMW 5 Series Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
520i 2.0 AT520 l
528i 2.0 AT520 l
528i 2.0 AT xDrive520 l
535i 3.0 AT520 l
520i 2.0 AT520 l

BMW 5 Series Trims and Equipment

BMW 5 Series trim levels allow buyers to tailor the car to their preferences. On the 528i 2.0 AT, packages like Luxury Line add upscale design cues and comfort features, while Business focuses on practical amenities for professional use. This structure helps match the vehicle's character to individual needs without changing its core engineering.

BMW 5 Series Trims and Equipment
ModificationBodyEquipment
535i 3.0 AT xDriveLiftback535d xDrive
550i 4.4 AT xDriveLiftback550i xDrive
530d 3.0 ATLiftback535d xDrive
530d 3.0 AT xDriveLiftback535d xDrive
535d 3.0 AT xDriveLiftback535d xDrive
520d 2.0 MTSedan520d
M550d 3.0 AT xDriveSedanM550d xDrive
520d 2.0 MTSedanSport
520d 2.0 ATSedanSport
520i 2.0 MTSedan520d
528i 2.0 AT xDriveSedan520d
525d 2.0 AT xDriveSedan520d
525d 2.0 ATSedanBusiness
520i 2.0 ATSedanExecutive
520i 2.0 ATSedanLuxury
520i 2.0 ATSedanSport
535i 3.0 AT xDriveSedan520d
550i 4.4 ATSedan550i xDrive
550i 4.4 ATSedanExclusive
528i 2.0 ATSedanLuxury Line
528i 2.0 ATSedanBusiness
528i 2.0 ATSedanLuxury
528i 2.0 ATSedan528i Executive
535i 3.0 ATSedanLuxury Line
535i 3.0 ATSedanLuxury
535i 3.0 ATSedanPremium
528i 2.0 ATEstate 5-door528i xDrive
520i 2.0 ATSedan LongBusiness