BMW 5 Series 2023– car dimensions: 5060 mm long, 1900 mm wide and 1515 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,800 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin has a standard curved display pair with 12.3-inch instruments and 14.9-inch touchscreen running Live Cockpit Plus, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Two-zone automatic climate control is standard, as are heated sport seats. Driver aids include front collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with steering intervention, blind-spot/lane-change warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and basic cruise control with braking. Parking Assistant brings front and rear sensors plus a reversing camera as standard.
Boot volume is 520 litres with the rear seats up. The rear bench splits 40/20/40 for longer items.
Braked towing capacity is 2000 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is listed at 610 kg. A trailer hitch is optional. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the published equipment lists for this passenger sedan.
The cabin is spacious and quiet with high acoustic comfort, Veganza upholstery standard on seats, dash and doors, and a large curved display plus Interaction Bar. Standard sport seats bring heating plus electric height and inclination adjustment. Rear legroom is generous with a 40:20:40 split bench whose outer backrests wrap into the doors. Optional Comfort packs add full multi-way power seats with memory, front ventilation, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel and four-zone climate. A large fixed panoramic glass roof is also optional and brightens the interior for long trips.
520i WLTP combined fuel 6.4–5.7 l/100 km, CO2 144–130 g/km
Condition Based Service monitors oil, brakes and filters
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2023): adult 89%, child 85%, VRU 86%, assist 78%
Standard multi-airbags, AEB, lane support, speed assist, DSC, eCall, active bonnet
The 520i pairs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol with 48 V mild-hybrid assistance for 208 hp total. Official WLTP combined consumption sits between 6.4 and 5.7 l/100 km depending on options and wheels, with CO2 from 144 to 130 g/km.
Servicing follows BMW Condition Based Service. Sensors track oil condition, brake wear and other items then display remaining distance or time. Brake fluid changes are time-based, typically every two years. The My BMW app and Proactive Care flag upcoming needs.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2023. Adult occupant protection scored 89 percent, child 85 percent, vulnerable road users 86 percent and safety assist 78 percent. The structure stayed stable. side protection was strong. Standard equipment covers front, side and curtain airbags, autonomous emergency braking for cars, pedestrians and cyclists, lane-keeping support, speed-limit assistance, seat-belt reminders, eCall and an active bonnet.
Live with the car via the CBS alerts and app. The quiet cabin, solid materials and 520-litre boot suit daily use and motorway runs. Standard safety kit and the mild-hybrid setup keep running simple for a large executive saloon.
Length 5060 mm, Width 1900 mm, Height 1515 mm, Wheelbase 2995 mm (5 Series 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group Medieninformation, Technische Daten, BMW 520i Limousine, homologation data partly Germany), Gross 48 V battery 0.9 kWh from BMW Preisliste 5er , 520i column.