BMW 5 Series VIII (G60/G61/G68)

BMW 5 Series VIII (G60/G61/G68) — Wheel Fitment & Specs

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2024–2024
TL;DR — The BMW 5 Series VIII (G60/G61/G68) (2024–2024) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 66.6 mm centre bore, M14 x 1.25 bolts torqued to ~140 Nm. It accepts ~8J–9J wheels at ET20–ET35 front; staggered setups run 9J–10.5J rear (ET30–ET50).

Overview

The BMW 5 Series VIII (G60/G61/G68) is an executive car manufactured by BMW since July 2023, marking the eighth generation of this model. It features a modernized Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform and includes both combustion engine variants and electric models like the i5. The G60 saloon was first unveiled in May 2023, with production starting in Dingolfing, Germany, followed by the estate variant (G61) and long-wheelbase model (G68) for China.

Wheel fitment

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore66.6 mm
Bolt / threadM14 x 1.25 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque140 Nm
Seat typetapered
Factory setupstaggered
TPMSdirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front8J–9JET20–ET35
Rear (staggered)9J–10.5JET30–ET50

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~196,854 BMW 5 Series licensed on UK roads — top 2% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 196,854 BMW 5 Series on UK roads, placing it in the top 2% of car models by volume across our fitment database. That makes its wheel fitment a high-demand size to keep in stock — one reason we track its exact spec here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
i5 M60 xDrive4.4L S68 twin-turbo V8 + electric motorelectric639 hpxDrive
550e xDrive3.0L B58 turbo petrol + electric motor490 hpxDrive
i5 eDrive403.0L B58 turbo petrol + electric motorelectric390 hpRWD
i5 xDrive403.0L B58 turbo petrol + electric motorelectric390 hpxDrive
540i xDrive3.0L B58 turbo petrolpetrol339 hpxDrive
530e2.0L B48 turbo petrol + electric motor295 hpRWD
530i2.0L B48 turbo petrolpetrol255 hpRWD
530i xDrive2.0L B48 turbo petrolpetrol255 hpxDrive
540d xDrive3.0L B57 turbo dieseldiesel224 hpxDrive
520i2.0L B48 turbo petrolpetrol197 hpRWD
520d2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel145 hpRWD
520d xDrive2.0L B47 turbo dieseldiesel145 hpxDrive

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
520i197 hp7.5 s139 mph
530i255 hp5.9 s155 mph
530i xDrive255 hp5.8 s155 mph
530e295 hp5.7 s140 mph
540i xDrive339 hp4.7 s155 mph
550e xDrive490 hp4.7 s140 mph
i5 eDrive40390 hp4.7 s140 mph
i5 xDrive40390 hp4.7 s140 mph
i5 M60 xDrive639 hp3.7 s155 mph
520d145 hp8.9 s137 mph
520d xDrive145 hp8.9 s137 mph
540d xDrive224 hp5.8 s155 mph

Dimensions

Length5060 mm
Width1900 mm
Height1515 mm
Wheelbase2995 mm

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon, Touring (estate), Gran Turismo
Produced2024–2024

Trim levels

520i530e540d xDrive550e xDrivei5 eDrive40i5 xDrive40i5 M60

Factory colours

Alpine White III, Alpinweiss IIIPetrol MicaCarbon Black MetallicSepia MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicAventurinrot III MetallicFrozen Black Metallic MatteJet BlackCashmere Silver MetallicMelbourne Red MetallicGlaciersilber II MetallicDark Graphite MetallicMineral White PearlMineralgrau MetallicMediterranean Blue MetallicBrands Hatch Gray MetallicSnapper Rocks Blue MetallicMarina Bay Blau MetallicPhytonic Blue Pearl MetallicDonington Grey Metallic

History & notable variants

Development of the BMW 5 Series VIII involved rigorous testing from February 2022 to ensure its electric motors, battery systems, and chassis components performed optimally in extreme conditions. The G60 was officially revealed on May 24, 2023, with production beginning in July 2023 at the Dingolfing plant. Sales commenced in October 2023 for various markets including Europe and North America.

Reliability & owner notes