BMW 5 Series 2010–2017 vs BMW 501 1952–1954 size comparison

BMW 501 1952–1954 is 169 mm (3.4%) shorter than BMW 5 Series 2010–2017. It is 80 mm (4.3%) narrower, 66 mm (4.5%) taller and 133 mm (4.5%) shorter in wheelbase.

DimensionBMW 5 Series 2010–2017BMW 501 1952–1954Difference
Length4899 mm4730 mm-169 mm (-3.4%)
Width1860 mm1780 mm-80 mm (-4.3%)
Height1464 mm1530 mm+66 mm (+4.5%)
Wheelbase2968 mm2835 mm-133 mm (-4.5%)

BMW 5 Series 2010–2017 dimensions · BMW 501 1952–1954 dimensions