Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW 5 Series G60 vs BMW 5 Series G30: size comparison
- Length 5 Series G60 124 mm5 in longer
- Width 5 Series G60 32 mm1 in wider
- Height 5 Series G60 36 mm1 in taller
- Boot 5 Series G30 10 L0.4 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The 5 Series G60 is 124 mm5 in longer, 32 mm1 in wider and 36 mm1 in taller than the 5 Series G30. Its wheelbase is 20 mm0.8 in longer.
| Dimension | 5 Series G60 | 5 Series G30 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,060 mm | 4,936 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,936 mm | +124 mm+5 in +2.5% |
| Width | 1,900 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,900 mm | 1,868 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,868 mm | +32 mm+1 in +1.7% |
| Height | 1,515 mm5 ft 0 in5 ft 0 in1,515 mm | 1,479 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,479 mm | +36 mm+1 in +2.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,995 mm | 2,975 mm9 ft 9 in9 ft 9 in2,975 mm | +20 mm+0.8 in +0.7% |
| Footprint | 9.61 m²103.5 sq ft103.5 sq ft9.61 m² | 9.22 m²99.2 sq ft99.2 sq ft9.22 m² | +0.39 m²+4.2 sq ft +4.3% |
| Boot | 520 L18.4 cu ft18.4 cu ft520 L | 530 L18.7 cu ft18.7 cu ft530 L | −10 L−0.4 cu ft −1.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,800–2,080 kg3,968–4,586 lb3,968–4,586 lb1,800–2,080 kg | 1,615–1,845 kg3,560–4,068 lb3,560–4,068 lb1,615–1,845 kg | +185 kg+408 lb +11.5% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
5 Series G60
- Single garage
- Tight 440 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 550 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 60 mm2 in too long
5 Series G30
- Single garage
- Tight 564 mm1 ft 10 in to spare in length, 566 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 64 mm3 in to spare in length, 316 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW 5 Series G60 or the BMW 5 Series G30?
The BMW 5 Series G60 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 5 Series G60 is 124 mm longer, 32 mm wider and 36 mm taller than the 5 Series G30. Its wheelbase is 20 mm longer.
Will the BMW 5 Series G60 and the BMW 5 Series G30 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW 5 Series G60 fits, but it is tight to get out (440 mm to spare in length, 550 mm each side). The BMW 5 Series G30 fits, but it is tight to get out (564 mm to spare in length, 566 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BMW 5 Series G30: 530 L against 520 L in the BMW 5 Series G60 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.