BMW 5 Series specs by year
The 2024-2026 BMW 5 Series takes a Group 49 AGM battery, 0W-12 oil (5.6-7.2 qt with a filter change), 26 in and 19 in wipers and 11.1-13.3 qt of coolant. Earlier years are in the table below.
| Years | Battery | Engine oil | Wipers (driver / passenger / rear) | Coolant | Low beam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-12, 5.6-7.2 qt | 26" / 19" | 11.1-13.3 qt | LED |
| 2023 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-12/0W-20/0W-30, 5.6-11.1 qt | 26" / 19" | 6.3-8238.5 qt | LED |
| 2021-2022 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-20/0W-30, 5.6-11.1 qt | 26" / 19" | 6.3-8238.5 qt | LED |
| 2020 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-20/0W-30, 5.6-11.1 qt | 26" / 19" | 7.3-8238.5 qt | LED |
| 2019 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-20/0W-30, 5.6-11.1 qt | 26" / 19" | 9.2-11.9 qt | LED |
| 2018 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-20/0W-30, 5.6-11.1 qt | 26" / 19" | 9.7-12.4 qt | LED |
| 2017 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-20/0W-30, 5.5-10 qt | 26" / 19" | 9.8-15.2 qt | LED |
| 2016 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-20/0W-30, 5.1-10 qt | 26" / 18" | 8.6-12 qt | D1S |
| 2014-2015 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-20/0W-30, 5.1-10 qt | 26" / 18" | 8.5-15.2 qt | D1S |
| 2013 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-30, 5.3-10 qt | 26" / 18" | 9.6-12 qt | D1S |
| 2012 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-30, 5.3-9 qt | 26" / 18" | 9.6-12 qt | D1S |
| 2011 | Group 49 AGM | 0W-30, 6.9-9 qt | 26" / 18" | 9.5-12 qt | D1S |
| 2010 | - | 0W-30, 6.9-9 qt | 24" / 22" | 11-15 qt | H7 |
| 2009 | - | 0W-30, 6.9-8.5 qt | 24" / 22" | 11-15 qt | H7 |
| 2008 | - | 0W-30, 6.9-8.5 qt | 24" / 22" | 8.9-15 qt | H7 |
| 2006-2007 | - | 0W-30, 6.9-8.5 qt | 24" / 22" | 11.1-15 qt | H7 |
| 2005 | - | 5W-30, 6.9-8.5 qt | 24" / 22" | 10.6-12.7 qt | H7 |
| 2004 | - | 0W-30, 6.9-8.5 qt | 24" / 22" | 10.6-12.7 qt | H7 |
| 2001-2003 | - | 0W-30, 6.9-7.9 qt | 26" / 22" | 10.6-12.8 qt | H7 |
| 2000 | - | 0W-30, 6.9-7.9 qt | 26" / 22" | 11-12.8 qt | H7 |
| 1998-1999 | - | 0W-30, 6.9-7.9 qt | 26" / 22" | 11.1-12.8 qt | H7 |
| 1997 | - | 10W-30, 6.9-7.9 qt | 26" / 22" | 11.1-12.8 qt | H7 |
Where the engines differ, the oil and coolant columns show the range across them; open the year for each engine. Every part page cites its own sources. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex.