Short answer: the BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016) is bigger — it is 3.7 cm1 in37 mm longer and 1.9 cm0.7 in19 mm taller than the BMW 5 Series Sedan (2009).
BMW 5 Series vs BMW 5 Series
Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.
BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016) vs BMW 5 Series Sedan (2009): the differences
- The BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016) is 3.7 cm1 in37 mm longer, the same width and 1.9 cm0.7 in19 mm taller than the BMW 5 Series Sedan (2009).
- Its wheelbase is 297.5 cm9 ft 9 in2,975 mm against 296.8 cm9 ft 9 in2,968 mm (0.7 cm0.3 in7 mm longer).
- The BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016) weighs from 1,605 kg and the BMW 5 Series Sedan (2009) 1,700 kg — about 95 kg lighter.
- Some figures vary by version; see each car’s page for the exact source and variant.
Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage
| Car | Parking bay 4.8 × 2.4 m | Single garage, 7 ft door | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016) | Doesn't fit | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
| BMW 5 Series Sedan (2009) | Doesn't fit | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.
See the full specifications and sources: BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016) · BMW 5 Series Sedan (2009). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.