BMW Serie 5 2024– car dimensions: 5060 mm long, 1900 mm wide and 1515 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,850 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin centres on a curved dual-screen setup with a 12.3-inch digital cluster and 14.9-inch touchscreen running the latest BMW OS. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come as standard along with two-zone climate control. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera are fitted from the base. Driving aids include automatic emergency braking, lane keeping and blind-spot warning as standard equipment, with adaptive cruise often available. The interior feels spacious for long trips and the controls stay straightforward for daily use.
Boot space measures a solid 520 litres with the rear seats in place. The opening is wide and the floor sits reasonably flat, so weekend bags or golf clubs fit without fuss. Rear seat folding is limited on the sedan body so larger loads stay restricted compared with the Touring version.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2000 kg and unbraked 750 kg across the 520d, with a 100 kg nose weight limit. Payload sits around 630 kg depending on exact specification and options. The mild-hybrid diesel delivers strong low-end pull that suits trailer work without strain on normal roads.
No specific heavy-duty cooling pack or reinforced suspension appears listed as standard or option for this saloon. Everyday towing of caravans or boats remains practical within the rated limits, and the standard suspension handles mixed loads well enough for most private or light business use.
The cabin is spacious with generous rear legroom thanks to the long wheelbase. Standard sport seats feel supportive yet soft enough for long trips, with electric multi-way adjustment and memory. Materials are high-quality with vegan upholstery as base. The curved dual-screen setup and ambient lighting create a modern, quiet space suited to relaxed highway cruising.
WLTP combined fuel use 5.1-5.9 l/100 km depending on drive type
Service every 2 years or 30,000 km
Euro NCAP 5 stars (89% adult occupant, 85% child, 86% vulnerable road users, 78% safety assist)
Standard kit includes front/side/head airbags, DSC with ABS/DTC, AEB, lane support, attentiveness assistant, eCall
The 520d uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel with 48V mild hybrid for 197 hp and 400 Nm. Official combined consumption sits between 5.1 and 5.9 l/100 km. Real-world figures often land near 5.3-5.8 l/100 km on mixed routes, with the 60-litre tank supporting long ranges over 1,000 km when driven gently.
Service intervals are condition-based but typically every two years or 30,000 km. The mild-hybrid diesel needs regular longer runs to keep the DPF and AdBlue system healthy.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars overall. Adult protection scored 89 percent, child 85 percent, vulnerable road users 86 percent and safety assist 78 percent. Standard equipment covers multiple airbags including a centre airbag, stability and traction control, autonomous emergency braking for cars and vulnerable users, lane keeping support, drowsiness detection and automatic emergency calling.
The car is built for high-mileage use with a quiet cabin and comfortable seats. Keep up with the indicated service schedule and avoid short trips only to maintain the emissions hardware.
Length 5060 mm, Width 1900 mm, Height 1515 mm, Wheelbase 2995 mm (Serie 5 2024-)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group press specifications PDF valid from 03/2025 and km77.com 520d ficha técnica.