Sedan is a three-box passenger car with separate engine, passenger, and cargo compartments. Name derives from 17th-century sedan chair, a one-person enclosed box with porters. First recorded use in 1912 with Studebaker Four and Six models
Based on E-Class platform, designed by Michael Fink. Marketed as four-door coupé with identical wheelbase. Developed by IVM Automotive from Vision CLS concept
BMW's flagship sedan since 1977, replacing E3 "New Six". Only available in sedan bodystyle, including long wheelbase and limousine. Traditionally introduces technologies before other BMW models
Liftback is a hatchback with gently sloping roofline between 45-10 degrees. Features rear hatch hinged from roof, unlike traditional hatchbacks' 45-degree slope. Some liftbacks resemble coupes with roof-mounted tailgate opening. Offers more cargo space than shorter hatchbacks but less than station wagons
Sixth generation produced from 2010 to 2017 across four body styles. First 5 Series to offer hybrid drivetrain and turbocharged V8 engine. Based on F01 7 Series platform with shared chassis
First BMW M5 with turbochargers, producing 412 kW (560 hp). Accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. Features 680 Nm torque and top speed of 250 km/h. Achieves 305 km/h with M Driver's Package