BMW 5-Series
The BMW 5-Series is a wagon and sedan model, produced 1974–present, spanning 22 generations with 1,187 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 5-Series Touring G61, 5-Series G60, 5-Series Touring Facelift 2020 LCI and 5-Series Facelift 2020 LCI. Body styles across the 5-Series lineage span wagon and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 5-Series Facelift 2013 LCI (2013-2017) generation is the most extensively documented, with 135 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your 5-Series generation.
How many generations does the BMW 5-Series have?
The BMW 5-Series has 22 generations with 1,187 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the BMW 5-Series produced?
The BMW 5-Series has been produced 1974–present. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the BMW 5-Series?
The BMW 5-Series is available as Wagon, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€32,961
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€1,600
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
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How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Series E121974–1981 | 137 hp | 13.1 s | 8 | €13k–€21k | ★ 3.3 |
| 5-Series E281981–1988 | 153 hp | 11.3 s | 24 | €16k–€70k | ★ 3.0 |
| 5-Series E341988–1995 | 169 hp | 10.7 s | 47 | €27k–€97k | ★ 2.7 |
| 5-Series E391995–2000 | 187 hp | 9 s | 35 | €39k–€134k | ★ 2.6 |
| 5-Series Facelift 2000 LCI2000–2003 | 211 hp | 8.2 s | 38 | €42k–€124k | ★ 3.0 |
| 5-Series E602003–2007 | 240 hp | 7.4 s | 68 | €48k–€133k | ★ 3.4 |
| 5-Series Facelift 2007 LCI2007–2010 | 231 hp | 7.5 s | 95 | €43k–€159k | ★ 3.7 |
| 5-Series F102010–2013 | 258 hp | 6.6 s | 124 | €48k–€128k | ★ 3.9 |
| 5-Series Facelift 2013 LCI2013–2017 | 243 hp | 7 s | 135 | €47k–€147k | ★ 4.0 |
| 5-Series G302017–2020 | 265 hp | 6.3 s | 25 | €57k–€163k | ★ 4.1 |
| 5-Series Facelift 2020 LCI2020–2023 | 283 hp | 5.9 s | 34 | €56k–€227k | ★ 3.8 |
| 5-Series G602023–present | 276 hp | 5.7 s | 13 | €69k–€146k | ★ 3.6 |