BMW 5 Series 2016–2020 car dimensions: 4936 mm long, 1868 mm wide and 1466 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,615 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
Two-zone climate control is standard with separate temperature settings for driver and passenger. Cruise control with brake function comes as standard. The iDrive system includes an 8.8-inch control display that supports touch operation along with the controller and voice. Collision warning with city braking function is standard. Parking sensors front and rear, reversing camera, blind spot warning and lane departure warning are available as options or in packages such as Business or Innovations.
The boot offers 530 litres with the seats in place. The rear seats split 40:20:40 to allow longer loads through.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2000 kg and unbraked 750 kg. Payload sits at 660 kg.
The cabin stays quiet on the move thanks to acoustic windscreen glass, an acoustic headliner and engine encapsulation. Base front seats offer partial electric adjustment for height, backrest and tilt. Optional comfort or multi-contour seats add power bolsters, thigh support, lumbar and memory. massage programmes and active ventilation are available on higher seats. Four-zone climate control with ionisation and fragrance is optional. Rear space is generous with a 40:20:40 split fold.
Combined fuel use listed at 5.4 l/100 km for the 530i with 126 g/km CO2.
Service indicated by CBS, maximum 30 000 km or 24 months.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2017): 91 % adult, 85 % child, 81 % pedestrian, 59 % assist.
Standard kit includes front/side/head airbags, DSC, city collision and pedestrian warning with brake, attention assistant, ISOFIX and intelligent emergency call.
The 530i petrol four-cylinder is quoted at 5.4 litres per 100 km combined and 126 g/km CO2 under the test cycle used at launch. Real figures vary with wheels, options and driving style.
Condition Based Service sets oil and inspection intervals by usage, with a hard limit of 30 000 km or two years. The dashboard shows remaining distance and any extra items such as brake fluid or filters.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2017. Adult occupant protection reached 91 %, child 85 % and pedestrian 81 %. Standard active safety covers low-speed autonomous braking for cars and pedestrians plus lane and attention monitoring. Higher assist packages add adaptive cruise and active steering support.
Routine dealer or independent servicing keeps the CBS system current and maintains residual value. Run-flat tyres are common. check pressures regularly. The car is straightforward to live with once the flexible service schedule is followed.
Length 4936 mm, Width 1868 mm, Height 1466 mm, Wheelbase 2975 mm (5 Series 2016–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media Information, Specifications, The BMW 5 Series Sedan, 530i and 530i xDrive, 10/2016, weight homologation, The same document's exterior dimension drawing measures roof height at.