BMW 5 Series fifth generation

BMW 5 Series fifth generation
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The BMW 5 Series fifth generation (2003–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 137 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: E60, E61 · Sold in: European Union, France, and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,780–4,900 mm RDW–4,843–4,983 mm
Width1,850–1,860 mm RDW–1,850 mm
Height1,450–1,490 mm RDW–1,470–1,491 mm
Wheelbase2,830–2,900 mm RDW–2,890–3,030 mm
Front track1,558–1,594 mm ASTRA––
Rear track1,558–1,599 mm ASTRA––
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,465–1,713 kg RDW–1,545–1,830 kg
Mass in running order1,565–1,813 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,030–2,315 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,600–2,000 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–396–963 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,803–2,860 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed219–250 km/h RDW–219–224 km/h
Torque230–580 Nm ASTRA–210–580 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/35R20, 245/40R19, 245/45R18, 275/30R20, 225/55R17, 275/35R19, 275/40R18, 245/45R19

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, sv), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years78.9% (78.0–79.7)77.9%9,248
13 years and older76.4% (76.2–76.7)69.2%129,789

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Suspension34.6%40.6%
Tyres32.7%31.2%
Brakes30.9%35.8%
Lights and electrics18.7%28.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks15.5%16.5%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)10.1%11.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,906 complaints for model years 2004–2010. 50 crashes · 141 fires · 57 injuries

  • Airbags 594
  • Electrical system 373
  • Engine 368
  • Fuel system 197
  • Lights 165
  • Seat belts 138

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 137 versions of the BMW 5 Series fifth generation

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European Union 18 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEngineFuelCO₂EU registrations
20103.0 LDiesel172 g/km95,076
20102.0 LDiesel142 g/km72,840
20103.0 LPetrol183 g/km17,560
20103.0 LPetrol202 g/km6,906
20102.0 LDiesel134 g/km3,570
20104.4 LPetrol254 g/km2,042
20102.0 LPetrol165 g/km1,324
20103.0 LDiesel164 g/km1,258
20102.5 LPetrol187 g/km672
20103.0 LPetrol186 g/km368
2010–Other fuel167 g/km286
2010–Diesel156 g/km226
2010–Petrol180 g/km192
20103.0 LDiesel168 g/km90
20102.9 LPetrol202 g/km70
20102.5 LDiesel189 g/km40
20104.8 LPetrol257 g/km30
20102.9 LDiesel203 g/km10

United Kingdom 119 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2008–2010520d Saloon - with particle filter2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2008–2010520d Saloon - with particle filter2.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic5.6 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2008–2010520d Touring - with particle filter2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual5.3 L/100 km NEDC140 g/km
2008–2010520d Touring - with particle filter2.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2010523i Saloon2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual7.5 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2010523i Saloon2.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC181 g/km
2010523i Touring2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual7.9 L/100 km NEDC186 g/km
2010523i Touring2.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC186 g/km
2010535i Gran Turismo3.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic8.9 L/100 km NEDC209 g/km
2010535i Saloon - from March 20103.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2010535i Saloon - from March 20103.0 LPetrol6-speed manual8.5 L/100 km NEDC199 g/km
2010530d Gran Turismo - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC173 g/km
2010535d Gran Turismo - with particle filter - from March 20103.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic6.7 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
2007–2010525d Saloon - with particle filter - from March 2007 · 525d Saloon - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC165 g/km
2007–2010525d Saloon - with particle filter - from March 2007 · 525d Saloon - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC172 g/km
2007–2010530d Saloon - with particle filter - from March 2007 · 530d Saloon - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC170 g/km
2007–2010530d Saloon - with particle filter - from March 2007 · 530d Saloon - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
2007–2010525d Touring - with particle filter - from March 2007 · 525d Touring - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC171 g/km
2007–2010525d Touring - with particle filter - from March 2007 · 525d Touring - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
2007–2010530d Touring - with particle filter - from March 2007 · 530d Touring - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
2007–2010530d Touring - with particle filter - from March 2007 · 530d Touring - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC180 g/km
2008–2010535d Saloon - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.7 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
2008–2010535d Touring - with particle filter3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
2010525d Saloon - with particle filter - from March 20103.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC160 g/km
2010530d Saloon - with particle filter - from week 07 2010 production3.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC160 g/km
2010525d Saloon - with particle filter - from March 20103.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.2 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
2010530d Saloon - with particle filter - from January 2010 to week 06 2010 production3.0 LDiesel8-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
2010530d Saloon - with particle filter - from March 20103.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.3 L/100 km NEDC166 g/km
2010528i Saloon - from March 20103.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.8 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
2010525i Saloon3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2010525i Saloon3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
2010530i Saloon3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.9 L/100 km NEDC186 g/km
2010530i Saloon3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
2010525i Touring3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.9 L/100 km NEDC186 g/km
2010525i Touring3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC186 g/km
2010530i Touring3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual8.1 L/100 km NEDC191 g/km
2010530i Touring3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2010523i Saloon - from March 20103.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.6 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2010523i Saloon - from March 20103.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic7.6 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
2010528i Saloon - from March 20103.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic7.6 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
2010550i Gran Turismo4.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic11.2 L/100 km NEDC263 g/km
2010550i Saloon - from March 20104.4 LPetrol8-speed automatic10.4 L/100 km NEDC243 g/km
2007–2010550i Saloon - from March 2007 · 550i Saloon4.8 LPetrol6-speed manual10.9 L/100 km NEDC260 g/km
2007–2010550i Saloon - from March 2007 · 550i Saloon4.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.3 L/100 km NEDC246 g/km
2007–2010550i Touring - from March 2007 · 550i Touring4.8 LPetrol6-speed manual11.2 L/100 km NEDC267 g/km
2007–2010550i Touring - from March 2007 · 550i Touring4.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.7 L/100 km NEDC254 g/km
2008–2010M5 Saloon - from March 2008 · M5 Saloon5.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual14.4 L/100 km NEDC344 g/km
2008–2010M5 Touring - from March 2008 · M5 Touring5.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual14.6 L/100 km NEDC348 g/km
2007–2009523i Saloon - from March 2007 · 523i Saloon2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2007–2009523i Saloon - from March 2007 · 523i Saloon2.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
2007–2009523i Touring - from March 2007 · 523i Touring2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual7.7 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2007–2009523i Touring - from March 2007 · 523i Touring2.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
2007–2009525i Saloon - from March 2007 · 525i Saloon3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.4 L/100 km NEDC176 g/km
2007–2009525i Saloon - from March 2007 · 525i Saloon3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
2007–2009530i Saloon - from March 2007 · 530i Saloon3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.7 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
2007–2009530i Saloon - from March 2007 · 530i Saloon3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC178 g/km
2007–2009525i Touring - from March 2007 · 525i Touring3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.7 L/100 km NEDC183 g/km
2007–2009525i Touring - from March 2007 · 525i Touring3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
2007–2009530i Touring - from March 2007 · 530i Touring3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.9 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2007–2009530i Touring - from March 2007 · 530i Touring3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
2007–2008540i Saloon - from March 2007 · 540i Saloon4.0 LPetrol6-speed manual10.5 L/100 km NEDC250 g/km
2007–2008540i Saloon - from March 2007 · 540i Saloon4.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.7 L/100 km NEDC232 g/km
2006–2008M5 Saloon · M5 Saloon - up to February 20085.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual14.8 L/100 km NEDC357 g/km
2007–2008M5 Touring - from March 2007 · M5 Touring - up to February 20085.0 LPetrol7-speed automated manual15.0 L/100 km NEDC361 g/km
2006–2007520d Saloon · 520d Saloon - with particle filter2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2006–2007520d Saloon · 520d Saloon - with particle filter2.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.9 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
2006–2007520d Touring · 520d Touring - with particle filter2.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.1 L/100 km NEDC162 g/km
2006–2007520d Touring · 520d Touring - with particle filter2.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC189 g/km
2006–2007523i Saloon · 523i Saloon - up to February 20072.5 LPetrol6-speed manual8.5 L/100 km NEDC205 g/km
2006–2007523i Saloon · 523i Saloon - up to February 20072.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.3 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2006–2007525i Saloon · 525i Saloon - up to February 20072.5 LPetrol6-speed manual8.7 L/100 km NEDC210 g/km
2006–2007525i Saloon · 525i Saloon - up to February 20072.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km NEDC227 g/km
2006–2007523i Touring · 523i Touring - up to February 20072.5 LPetrol6-speed manual8.7 L/100 km NEDC210 g/km
2006–2007523i Touring · 523i Touring - up to February 20072.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.5 L/100 km NEDC230 g/km
2006–2007525i Touring · 525i Touring - up to February 20072.5 LPetrol6-speed manual8.9 L/100 km NEDC215 g/km
2006–2007525i Touring · 525i Touring - up to February 20072.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.5 L/100 km NEDC229 g/km
2007525d Saloon - with particle filter - up to February 20072.5 LDiesel6-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC185 g/km
2007525d Saloon - with particle filter - up to February 20072.5 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2007525d Touring - with particle filter - up to February 20072.5 LDiesel6-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC191 g/km
2007525d Touring - with particle filter - up to February 20072.5 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.1 L/100 km NEDC216 g/km
2006–2007530d Saloon · 530d Saloon - with particle filter - up to February 20073.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2006–2007530d Saloon · 530d Saloon - with particle filter - up to February 20073.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.5 L/100 km NEDC200 g/km
2006–2007535d Saloon · 535d Saloon - with particle filter - up to February 20073.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC211 g/km
2006–2007530d Touring · 530d Touring - with particle filter - up to February 20073.0 LDiesel6-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2006–2007530d Touring · 530d Touring - with particle filter - up to February 20073.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC205 g/km
2006–2007535d Touring · 535d Touring - with particle filter - up to February 20073.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.2 L/100 km NEDC216 g/km
2007535d Saloon - with particle filter - from March 20073.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic6.8 L/100 km NEDC182 g/km
2007535d Touring - with particle filter - from March 20073.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.0 L/100 km NEDC186 g/km
2006–2007530i Saloon · 530i Saloon - up to February 20073.0 LPetrol6-speed manual8.8 L/100 km NEDC212 g/km
2006–2007530i Saloon · 530i Saloon - up to February 20073.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.3 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2006–2007530i Touring · 530i Touring - up to February 20073.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.2 L/100 km NEDC222 g/km
2006–2007530i Touring · 530i Touring - up to February 20073.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.5 L/100 km NEDC230 g/km
2006–2007540i Saloon · 540i Saloon - up to February 20074.0 LPetrol6-speed manual11.0 L/100 km NEDC264 g/km
2006–2007540i Saloon · 540i Saloon - up to February 20074.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.4 L/100 km NEDC250 g/km
2006–2007550i Saloon · 550i Saloon - up to February 20074.8 LPetrol6-speed manual11.1 L/100 km NEDC267 g/km
2006–2007550i Saloon · 550i Saloon - up to February 20074.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.8 L/100 km NEDC260 g/km
2006–2007550i Touring · 550i Touring - up to February 20074.8 LPetrol6-speed manual11.5 L/100 km NEDC276 g/km
2006–2007550i Touring · 550i Touring - up to February 20074.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic11.3 L/100 km NEDC272 g/km
2004–2006525d Saloon2.5 LDiesel6-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2004–2006525d Saloon2.5 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC208 g/km
2004–2006525d Touring2.5 LDiesel6-speed manual7.0 L/100 km NEDC187 g/km
2004–2006525d Touring2.5 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC213 g/km
2004520i Saloon2.2 LPetrol6-speed manual9.0 L/100 km NEDC219 g/km
2004520i Saloon2.2 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km NEDC237 g/km
2004525i Touring - SMG · 525i Touring2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual9.9 L/100 km NEDC238 g/km
2004525i Touring2.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.3 L/100 km NEDC248 g/km
2004525i Saloon · 525i Saloon - SMG2.5 LPetrol6-speed manual9.4 L/100 km NEDC228 g/km
2004525i Saloon2.5 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.9 L/100 km NEDC239 g/km
2004530i Saloon · 530i Saloon - SMG3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.5 L/100 km NEDC231 g/km
2004530i Saloon3.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.9 L/100 km NEDC240 g/km
2004530d Touring3.0 LDiesel6-speed manual7.2 L/100 km NEDC192 g/km
2004530d Touring3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic8.0 L/100 km NEDC213 g/km
2004530d Saloon (from March 2004 production) · 530d Saloon (up to February 2004 production)3.0 LDiesel6-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
2004530d Saloon (from March 2004 production)3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC208 g/km
2004530d Saloon (up to February 2004 production)3.0 LDiesel6-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC208 g/km
2004545i Touring · 545i Touring - SMG4.4 LPetrol6-speed manual11.3 L/100 km NEDC274 g/km
2004545i Touring4.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic11.2 L/100 km NEDC271 g/km
2004545i Saloon - SMG · 545i Saloon4.4 LPetrol6-speed manual10.9 L/100 km NEDC264 g/km
2004545i Saloon4.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic10.6 L/100 km NEDC257 g/km

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