BMW 5 Series Model Years and History

BMW 5 Series Model Years

2026 BMW M2 trims

2026 M2

The BMW 2-Series and M2 both carry over for 2026 and a new M2 CS trim makes its way into production. Based on the M2, the M2 CS produces even more power than the normal M2 and also adds chassis upgrades which make it handle even better. This new trim also has a top speed of 188 miles per hour and a 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds.

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2025 BMW M2 trims

2025 M2

The BMW 2-Series and M2 both carry over with minimal changes for 2025.

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2024 BMW M2 trims

2024 M2

The BMW 2-Series and M2 both carry over with minimal changes for 2024.

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2023 BMW M2 trims

2023 M2

The BMW 2-Series carries over with minimal changes while the M2 gets a full redesign for 2023 based off last year's redesign of the 2-Series.

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2021 BMW M2 trims

2021 M2

For 2021, the BMW 2-series remains essentially unchanged while a new generation 2-series is anticipated for 2022.

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2020 BMW M2 trims

2020 M2

The BMW 2-series remains essentially unchanged for 2020 although BMW now offers a few new interior trim options, including the option to have funky red or blue accents throughout the cabin.

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2019 BMW M2 trims

2019 M2

The BMW 2-series remains mostly unchanged for model year 2019. Forward collision warning, and parking sensors are now standard equipment and Apple Car Play is being offered as a subscription-based service.

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2018 BMW M2 trims

2018 M2

The BMW 2-series gets a nice refresh for the 2018 model year. The most noticeable change is to the front fascia where new LED headlights look sharp and provide lots of light for nighttime driving, while new LED taillights out back look sleek and modern. Inside, the dashboard layout has also been rethought a little bit, it now focuses more on the driver, while the electronic user interface for the navigation and sound system has also been improved.

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2017 BMW M2 trims

2017 M2

For 2017, the BMW 2-Series is renamed, with the 2.0L turbocharged car called the 230i and the 3.0L turbocharged car called the M240i. Going beyond a new naming scheme, each car now benefits from new powerplants, with the 4-cylinder putting out 248 horsepower -- an 8-hp gain -- and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the six now makes 335 horsepower -- up 15 hp over last year's engine -- and 369 pound-feet, which is 39 more pound-feet than last year.

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2016 BMW M2 trims

2016 M2

The BMW 2-Series Coupe is unchanged for 2016, but the convertible gets more standard equipment as well as the option of all-wheel drive. The 2016 2-Series convertible now comes standard with an anti-theft alarm system along with many of the features from last year's Sports Line Package, including nicer seats, additional exterior trim pieces and red stitching on the steering wheel.

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About 5 Series

The mid-level sedan in the BMW line-up, the 5 Series receives a diverse appeal from luxury car customers. Based on the E39 platform in 1998, the BMW 5 Series was offered as the 528i model with a 2.8-liter six-cylinder engine and a more powerful 540i variant with a 4.4-liter V-8 engine. The larger 4.4-liter propelled the 1998 BMW 5 Series with 282 horsepower. Both the 1998 BMW 528i and 540i could be equipped with either a manual or an automatic transmission. For the 1999 model year, a BMW 5 Series Wagon was added to the United States line-up.


A 394-horsepower BMW M5 sedan based on the E39 platform was brought stateside in 2000 propelled by a 5.0-liter V-8 engine (the first BMW M5 to receive an eight-cylinder engine). Along with rain-sensing windshield wipers and xenon headlights were found as standard equipment on the 2000 BMW 5 Series sedan. The BMW 5 Series received an entire redesign for 2004 with a strikingly modern exterior shape. A 2004 BMW 545i model featured a 325-horsepower V-8 engine that could be paired with a six-speed manual, six-speed automatic or a six-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG). For 2006, the BMW 5 Series offered a wagon body style as well as an alternative to rear-wheel drive. An all-wheel drive system was optional with six-cylinder models of the 2006 BMW 5 Series.


In 2008, a BMW 535i model was introduced using a 300-horsepower, twin-turbocharged inline-six engine. The look of the BMW 5 Series was once again altered in 2011 as it now rode on a chassis near identical to the 7 Series. Three powerplants were offered on the 2011 BMW 5 Series and the availability of an eight-speed automatic transmission was new. The 2011 model year added the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 model combining a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six gasoline engine with an electric motor for 335 horsepower. For 2014, the powerplant choices for the BMW 5 Series luxury sedan expand in the United States with a diesel engine option.