BMW 5 Series 2017–2020 car dimensions: 4966 mm long, 1903 mm wide and 1473 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,940 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin has a 10.25-inch touchscreen as standard with navigation. Four-zone automatic climate control is fitted. Cruise control with braking function comes standard. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera are standard via the Parking Assistant. Driving Assistant is standard and covers automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning and lane departure warning. Full lane-keeping assist and smartphone integration for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto are optional extras.
Boot space is 530 litres with the rear seats in place. The rear seats split 40/20/40 and fold for longer items.
Braked towing capacity is 2000 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Maximum payload is 545 kg. A fully electric towbar is optional. The Adaptive M suspension is standard but no specific heavy-duty cooling or reinforced setup for work use is listed.
The cabin uses full Merino leather on M multifunctional seats that are electrically adjustable in multiple ways with memory and standard front heating. Bolster width adjusts for support. Four-zone automatic climate control is standard. Optional front ventilation, massage, rear heating, heated steering wheel, Ambient Air fragrance and electric glass sunroof (in place of the carbon roof) add further comfort. The interior feels solid, driver-focused and spacious for rear passengers with high-quality materials throughout.
Combined fuel use stated at 10.5 l/100 km with 241 g/km CO2.
Fuel tank holds 68 litres.
Euro NCAP five-star rating for the related 5 Series applies.
Standard kit includes multiple airbags, DSC with ABS, Driving Assistant, tyre pressure monitoring and Intelligent Emergency Call.
Condition Based Service system flags oil and other maintenance needs.
Fuel consumption figures list urban at 14.5 l/100 km, extra-urban at 8.2 l/100 km and combined at 10.5 l/100 km. The tank capacity is given as 68 litres. Real-world use will vary with driving style and conditions given the twin-turbo V8 output.
Servicing follows the Condition Based Service system that monitors oil quality and other items to set intervals. A running-in inspection occurs early. Oil services and related filter changes are indicated by the car rather than fixed long gaps. Hard use shortens intervals.
Safety equipment is comprehensive as standard. It covers driver and passenger airbags, side and head airbags, DSC stability control with ABS and brake assist, tyre pressure warning, ISOFIX points and the Driving Assistant package for lane and collision alerts. The model inherits the five-star Euro NCAP result of the 5 Series platform.
Keeping the car means watching for the CBS alerts, using the correct high-performance oil and checking brake wear often due to the power and weight. The carbon roof and compound brakes need no special routine beyond normal care. Soft-close doors and other options if fitted add convenience for daily ownership.
Length 4966 mm, Width 1903 mm, Height 1473 mm, Wheelbase 2982 mm (5 Series 2017–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media Information, Specifications, BMW M5 , 09/2018, ACEA markets, weight homologation applies in part only to Germany.