BMW 5 Series Overview (2009 - 2017)
F07 / F10 / F11



Tech Specs Summary
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- 128 - 161 mph
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- 3.9 - 10.1 seconds
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- 141 - 592 BHP
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- 25.2 - 65.7 mpg
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- 1,685 - 2,215 kg
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- 590 - 1,700 L (Hatchback)
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- 375 - 520 L (Saloon)
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- 560 - 1,670 L (Estate)
This generation of the BMW 5 Series (F07 / F10 / F11) was produced by the German manufacturer BMW between 2009 - 2017. It's a front engined car with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a hatchback, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 141 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 592 BHP 4.4 L V8 Bi-Turbo petrol engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 5 Series is the BMW M5 30th Anniversary which scores 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 592 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 304 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW 520d Touring is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 945 miles and can store 560-1,670 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,800 kg.


2009-2017 5 Series Overview
