BMW 5 Series 2016–2020 vs BMW 501 1952–1954 size comparison

BMW 501 1952–1954 is 206 mm (4.2%) shorter than BMW 5 Series 2016–2020. It is 88 mm (4.7%) narrower, 64 mm (4.4%) taller and 140 mm (4.7%) shorter in wheelbase.

DimensionBMW 5 Series 2016–2020BMW 501 1952–1954Difference
Length4936 mm4730 mm-206 mm (-4.2%)
Width1868 mm1780 mm-88 mm (-4.7%)
Height1466 mm1530 mm+64 mm (+4.4%)
Wheelbase2975 mm2835 mm-140 mm (-4.7%)

BMW 5 Series 2016–2020 dimensions · BMW 501 1952–1954 dimensions