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 hp
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- 21 - 54.7 mpg
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- 3,715 - 4,883 lbs
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- 13.2 - 18.4 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 19.8 - 59 ft3 (Wagon)
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- 20.8 - 60 ft3 (Hatchback)
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 sedan, wagon or hatchback. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 141 hp 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 592 hp 4.4 L V8 Bi-Turbo gasoline 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 hp and a power/weight ratio of 7.25 lb/hp 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 19.8-59 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,968 lbs.


2009-2017 5 Series Overview
