BMW 5 Series

The 2026 5 Series in brief

The 2026 BMW 5 Series is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 199 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,158 lb (5-Series 530i Xdrive 4dr Sedan).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (28 city / 35 highway), 1% worse than the 2026 midsize car average of 31.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,650 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The BMW 5 Series has 23 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027, classed as Midsize Cars, Compact Cars.

Its most efficient year was 2027 at 31 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 31 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (17), engine (12), air bags (9).

Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data.

2010 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 9 campaigns and 52 owner complaints.

How the 2005 5 Series compares

The 2005 BMW 5 Series is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl and 4.4L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway), 2% better than the 2005 midsize car average of 20.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.

About the BMW 5 Series

The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured and marketed by BMW since 1972. It is the successor to the BMW New Class sedans and is currently in its eighth generation. The car is sold as either a sedan or, since 1991, a station wagon. A 5-door fastback was sold between 2009 and 2017. Each successive generation has been given an internal G-code designation since 2017. Previously, a F-code designation was used between 2010 and 2016, while an E-code designation was used between 1972 and 2010. These are used to distinguish each model and generation from each other.

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