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2015 BMW 5 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2015 BMW 5 Series is a light equipment-update year, not a redesign. The main change is that a sport leather steering wheel, LED fog lights, and enhanced Bluetooth and USB smartphone integration became standard across the sedan and Gran Turismo range.
About the 2015 BMW 5 Series
6th-generation 5 Series family for the U.S. market: F10 sedan and F07 Gran Turismo, late-cycle year after the 2014 refresh.
For 2015, the BMW 5 Series is positioned as a midsize luxury car that blends strong turbocharged powertrains, long-distance comfort, and a tech-rich cabin. In sedan form it is the classic executive four-door, while the Gran Turismo is the more practical, taller hatchback alternative with extra rear-seat space and cargo flexibility. Across the range, BMW leans on smooth power delivery, premium materials, standard navigation, and a composed highway ride more than sharp-edge sportiness alone.
The 2015 range covers several roles: the 528i is the efficient entry sedan, the six-cylinder 535i is the middle ground, and the 550i brings a twin-turbo V8. The 535d emphasizes long-distance diesel efficiency, the ActiveHybrid 5 adds electric assistance, and the Gran Turismo models trade the sedan shape for a roomier cabin, flexible rear seating, and a large power tailgate.
What changed, by category
Styling
A sport leather steering wheel and LED fog lights became standard across the sedan and Gran Turismo lineup. BMW also dropped the Modern Line appearance treatment.
Tech
Enhanced Bluetooth and USB smartphone integration became standard across the range. Comfort Access proximity keyless entry also became standard on every 550i sedan and Gran Turismo model.
2015 BMW 5 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Adaptive w/Steptronic, Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 26 mpg | 20 mpg | 16 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | 16 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | 25 mpg | 33 mpg | 37 mpg | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | 26 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 255 hp | 300 hp | 445 hp | 240 hp | 255 hp | 300 hp | 445 hp | 332 hp | 300 hp | 445 hp | 300 hp | 445 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 18.4 cu-ft | 18.4 cu-ft | 18.4 cu-ft | 18.4 cu-ft | 18.4 cu-ft | 18.4 cu-ft | 18.4 cu-ft | 18.4 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | 17.7 cu-ft | 17.7 cu-ft | 17.7 cu-ft | 17.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 39.9 in | 39.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors with Auto Brake | |||||||||||||
| Cruise Control | |||||||||||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||||||||||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||||||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||||||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2015 BMW 5 Series redesigned?
No. The 2015 BMW 5 Series remained part of the sixth-generation F10 sedan and F07 Gran Turismo family, with a light standard-equipment update rather than a redesign.
What became standard on every 2015 BMW 5 Series?
Every 2015 BMW 5 Series sedan and Gran Turismo gained a sport leather steering wheel, LED fog lights, and enhanced Bluetooth and USB smartphone integration as standard equipment.
What changed on the 2015 BMW 550i models?
The 2015 550i sedan and Gran Turismo models gained standard Comfort Access proximity keyless entry in addition to the lineup-wide steering-wheel, fog-light, and smartphone-integration updates.
Did BMW discontinue the Modern Line for 2015?
Yes. BMW removed the Modern Line appearance treatment from the 2015 5 Series range, although the main model lineup continued.
What is the main difference between the 2015 and 2014 BMW 5 Series?
The main difference is standard equipment. The 2015 model added a sport leather steering wheel, LED fog lights, and enhanced Bluetooth and USB smartphone integration across the range, while the basic engines and body structure carried over.
2015 BMW 5 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 BMW 5 Series.
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