BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 Series was built from 2023 to the present, as a 4-door saloon (G60); 5-door estate (G61). Powertrain: Petrol: 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo; 3.0 L B58 turbo I6; Petrol plug-in hybrid: 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo; 3.0 L B58 I6 turbo; 4.4 L S68 V8 twin-turbo (M5)…. Battery: 48 V lithium-ion; 19.4 kWh lithium-ion (530e / 550e xDrive / M560e xDrive); 84.…. Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive); Rear-mo…. Size: 5,060 x 1,900 x 1,515 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1800–2510 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The BMW 5 Series (G60) is an executive car manufactured and marketed by German luxury automaker BMW since 2023. The lineup consists of the G60 saloon, G61 estate (marketed as Touring), and the G68 long-wheelbase sedan. It represents the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series, succeeding the G30 model. The G60 was officially revealed on 24 May 2023, began production on 21 July 2023, with sales commencing in October. It is built upon an updated version of the rear-wheel drive Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform, shared with the larger G70 7 Series. The eighth generation BMW 5 Series is also offered with a battery electric powertrain, called the "i5".
Powertrain
The G60 5 Series is offered with a range of 48-volt mild hybrid turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, plug-in hybrid models as well as all-electric i5 models. All models except the all-electric models are fitted as standard with the ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission produced by ZF Friedrichshafen. Rear-wheel drive is standard, while BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system is optional on some base models and is standard fitment on top-of-the-line models.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other wagon models in this database (42 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 317 mm above the median of 4,743 mm, and longer than 97% of the 30 other wagon models in this database.
- 142 mm above the median of 1,758 mm, and wider than 78% of the 32 other wagon models in this database.
- 75 mm above the median of 1,440 mm, and taller than 93% of the 27 other wagon models in this database.
- 235 mm above the median of 2,760 mm, and longer than 97% of the 33 other wagon models in this database.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Confirm the charging inlet and the speeds your market supports; plug types differ between regions.
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the 5 Series
- BMW 5 Series · 1972-present
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Can I import a BMW 5 Series from Japan?
By production year alone, BMW 5 Series is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2048); Canada (2038); United Kingdom (2033); Australia (2048). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the BMW 5 Series?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo; 3.0 L B58 turbo I6; Petrol plug-in hybrid: 2.0 L B48 I4 turbo; 3.0 L B58 I6 turbo; 4.4 L S68 V8 twin-turbo (M5); Diesel: 2.0 L B47 I4 turbo; 3.0 L B57 turbo I6; electric motor: {{collapsible list; framestyle=border:none; padding:0; battery: 48 V lithium-ion; 19.4 kWh lithium-ion (530e / 550e xDrive / M560e xDrive); 84.3 kWh lithium-ion (i5).
How big is the BMW 5 Series?
5,060 mm long and 1,900 mm wide and 1,515 mm tall, on a 2,995 mm wheelbase (4-door saloon (G60); 5-door estate (G61)). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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