Short answer: the BMW 5 Series Sedan (2023) is bigger — it is 12.4 cm longer, 4.2 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016).
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 (2023) vs BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016): the differences
- The BMW 5 Series Sedan (2023) is 12.4 cm longer, 4.2 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016).
- Its wheelbase is 299.5 cm against 297.5 cm (2 cm longer).
- The BMW 5 Series Sedan (2023) weighs 2,080 kg and the BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016) from 1,605 kg — about 475 kg heavier.
- The two weights are not measured the same way (BMW 5 Series Sedan (2023): EU, incl. driver; BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016): not stated), so treat the difference as approximate.
- 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 (2023) | Doesn't fit | Doesn't fit | check my garage |
| BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016) | 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 (2023) · BMW 5 Series Sedan (2016). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.