BMW 5 Series cargo space by generation
BMW 5 Series cargo data covers 6 generations sold in the US, 1984 to the present. Behind the rear seats, cargo volume ranges from 14.0 cu ft to 20.1 cu ft. With the seats folded, 59.0 cu ft. The 2011–2016 generation has the most space, 59.0 cu ft (1670 L) at most.
Generations
| Generation | Class | Seats up | Seats down | VE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–present · 5th generation (G30) | Midsize cars | 20.1 cu ft | — | VE 60 |
| 2011–2016 · 4th generation (F10) | Midsize cars | 19.8 cu ft | 59.0 cu ft | VE 89 |
| 2004–2010 · 3rd generation (E60) | Midsize cars | 14.0 cu ft | — | VE 18 |
| 1997–2003 | Compact cars | 16.2 cu ft | — | VE 31 |
| 1990–1995 · 1st generation (E34) | Compact cars | 16.2 cu ft | — | VE 22 |
| 1984–1989 | Compact cars | 16.2 cu ft | — | VE 40 |
Seats-up and seats-down figures are the largest published for each generation; see a generation's page for every configuration, opening sizes and sources. How we measure.