2010 BMW 5 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2010 is the all-new 5 Series Gran Turismo, a taller hatchback-style model with a roomier rear cabin and a flexible, dual-access cargo area. The existing 5 Series Sedan and Sports Wagon otherwise enter their final year before the 2011 sedan redesign with relatively light updates.
About the 2010 BMW 5 Series
5th-generation E60/E61 sedan and Sports Wagon, final U.S. model year; 1st-generation F07 Gran Turismo, launch year.
BMW positioned the 5 Series as the brand’s midsize luxury model for drivers who still wanted a car to feel alert and engaging, not just soft and isolated. In sedan and wagon form, that meant a strong mix of smooth six-cylinder or V8 power, balanced road manners, and an upscale cabin. The new Gran Turismo stretched that idea toward long-distance comfort, easier entry, and more cargo flexibility without leaving the premium, driver-focused BMW character behind.
The traditional lineup ranges from the 230-hp 528i sedan to the 300-hp turbocharged 535i and 360-hp V8 550i, with all-wheel drive on xDrive models and wagon utility in the 535i xDrive Sports Wagon. The new Gran Turismo shifts the focus toward roomy long-distance comfort with a taller cabin, a sliding and reclining rear seat, a panoramic moonroof, and a tailgate that opens as either a small trunk lid or a full hatch. The V8-powered 550i Gran Turismo also has leather upholstery and navigation.
What changed, by category
2010 BMW 5 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L | V8, 4.8 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L | V8, 4.4 Liter | V8, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd OD Steptronic | Auto, 6-Spd OD Steptronic | Auto, 6-Spd OD Steptronic | Auto, 6-Spd OD Steptronic | Auto, 6-Spd OD Steptronic | Auto, 8-Spd OD Steptronic | Auto, 8-Spd OD Steptronic | Auto, 8-Spd OD Steptronic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | 15 mpg | 17 mpg | 16–17 mpg | 19 mpg | 15 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | 25 mpg | 24–25 mpg | 28 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 230 hp | 300 hp | 360 hp | 230 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14 cu-ft | 14 cu-ft | 14 cu-ft | 14 cu-ft | 14–58.3 cu-ft | 15.5 cu-ft | 15.5 cu-ft | 15.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36 in | 36 in | 36 in | 36 in | 36 in | 41.8 in | 41.8 in | 41.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| Side View Cameras | ||||||||
| Top View Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| HID Headlights | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2010 BMW 5 Series?
The biggest change is the launch of the 5 Series Gran Turismo. This new taller, hatchback-style model has more upright seating, a roomier rear cabin, a sliding and reclining rear seat, and a tailgate with separate trunk-lid and full-hatch openings.
How does the 2010 BMW 5 Series differ from the 2009 model?
The 2010 lineup adds three Gran Turismo trims and drops the 535i xDrive Sport trim. It also gains standard USB ports across the range, while several sedan trims receive more standard comfort equipment and the 550i sedan gains standard navigation and satellite radio.
Which engines are in the 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo?
The 2010 Gran Turismo comes in two engine versions: the 535i Gran Turismo has a 300-hp turbocharged six-cylinder, while the 550i Gran Turismo has a 400-hp twin-turbo V8. Both use an 8-speed automatic, and the V8 model also has an all-wheel-drive xDrive trim.
Did the regular 2010 5 Series Sedan and Sports Wagon receive a redesign?
No, the regular 2010 Sedan and Sports Wagon did not receive a redesign. They are the final U.S. versions of the outgoing generation and carry over with relatively light equipment and trim updates; the redesigned sedan arrives for 2011.
Is the 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo the same generation as the 2010 sedan?
No, the 2010 lineup spans two designs. The Sedan and Sports Wagon are in the final year of the fifth-generation E60/E61 design, while the Gran Turismo begins its first-generation F07 run.