BMW 5 Series F10
Produced from 2010–2017, the BMW 5 Series F10 (F10) is catalogued here with 2 powertrains. 2 petrol, spanning 184 to 306 hp. The quickest version, the 535i 3.0, covers 0–100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. For fuel costs, the 520i 2.0 leads the range at 37 MPG (EPA combined). Externally it measures 4899 × 1860 × 1464 mm on a 2968 mm wheelbase. Full engine, transmission, performance, economy and weight data is compared trim-by-trim below, with EPA and NHTSA sources cited at the bottom of the page.
Generation Quick Facts: The BMW 5 Series F10 was manufactured from 2010 – 2017 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 model years) as a sedan. Across 2 verified powertrains, power outputs range from 184 to 306 hp, with top fuel economy reaching 37.0 MPG combined (520i 2.0).
Power range
184–306 hp
Quickest 0–100
5.9 s
Best combined
37 MPG
Length
4.90 m
01Decision support
Which 5 Series F10 suits you?
Daily driver · least fuel
520i 2.0
37.0 MPG combined
It burns up to 22% less fuel per mile than the thirstiest 5 Series F10.
Performance · quickest
535i 3.0
0–100 km/h in 5.9s · 306 hp
The straight-line choice of this generation.
022 powertrains (2 petrol)
Full specifications
| Specification | 520i 2.0Petrol | 535i 3.0Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine code | N20B20 | N55B30 |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.0L (1,997 cc) | 3.0L (2,979 cc) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Cylinders | I4 | I6 |
| Power & Performance | ||
| Power | 184 hp / 137 kW | 306 hp / 228 kW |
| Torque | 270 Nm / 199 lb-ft | 400 Nm / 295 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 227 km/h (141 mph) | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Gears | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Economy & Emissions | ||
| City | 31 MPG (7.6 L/100km) | 25 MPG (9.4 L/100km) |
| Highway | 44 MPG (5.3 L/100km) | 35 MPG (6.7 L/100km) |
| Combined | 37 MPG (6.4 L/100km) | 29 MPG (8.1 L/100km) |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Battery | — | — |
| CO₂ emissions | 154 g/km | 175 g/km |
| Weight & Body | ||
| Curb weight | 1,595 kg (3,516 lbs) | 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Model years | 2010–2017 | 2010–2017 |
0Exterior
Dimensions
Length
4,899 mm
192.9 in
Width
1,860 mm
73.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Wheelbase
2,968 mm
116.9 in
Curb weight spans 1,595–1,700 kg depending on powertrain. Battery and AWD hardware add the most mass.
05Long-tail answers
5 Series F10: questions answered
What engines and trims are available on the BMW 5 Series F10?
The BMW 5 Series F10 lineup offers 2 petrol: 520i 2.0 (184 hp), 535i 3.0 (306 hp).
How quick is the BMW 5 Series F10 from 0 to 100 km/h?
The fastest trim, the 535i 3.0, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9s, reaching a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) with the 535i 3.0.
What is the most fuel-efficient BMW 5 Series F10 trim?
The 520i 2.0 delivers the highest fuel economy at 37.0 MPG (EPA combined). Across the 2 powertrains, fuel economy spans 29–37 combined MPG.
What model years are included in the BMW 5 Series F10?
The BMW 5 Series F10 was produced from 2010 – 2017, spanning the following model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.
What are the exterior dimensions of the BMW 5 Series F10?
4899 mm long, 1860 mm wide, 1464 mm tall on a 2968 mm wheelbase (192.9 in overall length).
Sources for this page
- EPA fuel-economy records: BMW 5 SeriesCertification data, 2010–2017
- NHTSA vehicle file: recalls, complaints and investigations2010 BMW 5 Series, official safety record
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle databasePowers our VIN decoder, the federal manufacturer registry
- BMW official: data sheets and archiveManufacturer-published specifications
Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.
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