The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured and marketed by BMW since 1972,

succeeding the New Class Sedans, and currently in its seventh generation.

The 5 Series was initially available as a sedan, with a wagon/estate body style (marketed as
"Touring") added in 1991 and a 5-door fastback configuration (marketed as "Gran Turismo")
available from 2009 to 2017. Each successive generation carries a distinct
internal E- designation.

The first generation of 5 Series was powered by naturally aspirated four-cylinder and six-
cylinder petrol engines. Following generations have been powered by four-cylinder, six-
cylinder, V8 and V10 engines that are either naturally aspirated or turbocharged. Since
1982, diesel engines have been included in the 5 Series range.

The 5 Series is BMW's second-best-selling model after the 3 Series.[1] On 29 January 2008,
the 5 millionth 5 Series was manufactured, a 530d sedan in Carbon Black Metallic.[2]

BMW's three-digit model naming convention began with the first 5 Series,[3] thus the 5 Series
was BMW's first model line to use "Series" in the name.

Since the E28, all generations of 5 Series have included an "M" model, called the BMW M5.

First generation (E12; 1972)