BMW 5 Series 2003–2010 car dimensions: 4841 mm long, 1846 mm wide and 1468 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,560 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The cabin has standard automatic climate control and cruise control operated from the steering column stalk. iDrive with a central display screen is standard across the range for audio and vehicle settings. Park Distance Control is optional. Active cruise control and lane departure warning became available later as options. No factory reversing camera is offered.
The boot offers 520 litres with the seats in place. A through-load system with ski bag is optional for longer items.
Braked towing capacity is 1600 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 540 kg. A detachable towbar is optional. The car suits light trailer work but has no specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension listed.
The cabin uses high-quality materials with ergonomic standard seats offering length, height and angle adjustment plus more rear legroom than the prior model. Automatic climate control is standard with individual temperature settings. Optional comfort seats add multi-way electric adjustment, lumbar support and backrest width control. Active seats provide alternating cushion movement to ease long-trip fatigue. An electric glass sliding roof and climate comfort laminated glass are available options.
Combined fuel use 9.0 l/100 km in EU cycle
70-litre fuel tank
Condition Based Service indicates oil and inspection needs
Euro NCAP 4 stars for adult occupant protection
Standard DSC including ABS and DBC plus multiple airbags and ISOFIX
The 520i petrol six-cylinder posts 9.0 litres per 100 km on the EU combined cycle with a 70-litre tank. Real-world figures rise in town driving.
Servicing follows the Condition Based Service system that calculates intervals from actual use rather than fixed distances. Oil services and inspections appear on the display when due.
Euro NCAP awarded four stars for adult protection after early steering and airbag changes. Standard kit covers Dynamic Stability Control with ABS and brake assist, front and side airbags, head protection airbags, three-point belts with front pretensioners and ISOFIX mounts.
Aluminium components in the chassis cut weight while preserving strength. Optional run-flat tyres and the runflat indicator support continued mobility after a puncture. Regular CBS adherence and cooling-system checks keep ownership costs in check on this generation.
Length 4841 mm, Width 1846 mm, Height 1468 mm, Wheelbase 2888 mm (5 Series 2003–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Press, Specifications BMW 5 Series Saloon 520i/530i and BMW Belgium Données techniques officielles E60 Berline 04, BMW Press passive-safety section, BMW Belux Données techniques officielles E60.