BMW 5 Series 2020–2023 Sedan vs BMW 501 1952–1954 size comparison

BMW 501 1952–1954 is 233 mm (4.7%) shorter than BMW 5 Series 2020–2023 Sedan. It is 88 mm (4.7%) narrower, 51 mm (3.4%) taller and 140 mm (4.7%) shorter in wheelbase.

DimensionBMW 5 Series 2020–2023 SedanBMW 501 1952–1954Difference
Length4963 mm4730 mm-233 mm (-4.7%)
Width1868 mm1780 mm-88 mm (-4.7%)
Height1479 mm1530 mm+51 mm (+3.4%)
Wheelbase2975 mm2835 mm-140 mm (-4.7%)

BMW 5 Series 2020–2023 Sedan dimensions · BMW 501 1952–1954 dimensions