BMW 528i Steering Wheel Size (1997 - 2016)
The BMW 528i has used 14 7/8", 15 3/16", or 15 9/16" depending on the model year, model, and trim. (diameter x grip circumference)
Refer to the data table below for exact model-year and variant details.
Steering wheel size table
Compare the available model-year measurements below.
| Year | Model / Trim | Steering Wheel Size (Diameter x Grip Circumference) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14 7/8" | |
| 2015 | 14 7/8"1 | |
| 2014 | 14 7/8"2 | |
| 2013 | 14 7/8"3 | |
| 2012 | 14 7/8"4 | |
| 2011 | 14 7/8"5 | |
| 2010 | E60 four-door sedan | 15 3/16"6 |
| 2009 | E60 four-door sedan | 15 3/16"7 |
| 2008 | E60 four-door sedan | 15 3/16"8 |
| 2000 | 15 9/16"9 | |
| 1999 | 15 9/16"10 | |
| 1998 | 15 9/16"11 | |
| 1997 | 15 9/16"12 |
Note 1: Accepted exact same-model generation applications; original body/option values and geometry retained in the native review. Return to measurement
Note 2: Accepted exact same-model generation applications; original body/option values and geometry retained in the native review. Return to measurement
Note 3: Same-body phase application; original anchor geometry and score remain unchanged. Return to measurement
Note 4: Same-body phase application; original anchor geometry and score remain unchanged. Return to measurement
Note 5: Owner-confirmed inherited outside diameter, score 5. Donor body: sedan. Target body: sedan. Ordinary F10 528i sedan wheel, not M Sport; compare the earlier phase with the qualified later donor. Return to measurement
Note 6: Applies to E60 four-door sedan. Manufacturer standard385/source9, optional379 separate. Exact E60 catalog body code and body/doors match the verified source body;528i/550i powertrain names do not create another physical body or wheel phase. Return to measurement
Note 7: Applies to E60 four-door sedan. Manufacturer standard385/source9, optional379 separate. Exact E60 catalog body code and body/doors match the verified source body;528i/550i powertrain names do not create another physical body or wheel phase. Return to measurement
Note 8: Applies to E60 four-door sedan. Manufacturer standard385/source9, optional379 separate. Exact E60 catalog body code and body/doors match the verified source body;528i/550i powertrain names do not create another physical body or wheel phase. Return to measurement
Note 9: Standard wheel: 395 mm. Optional sport wheels: 385 mm through March 1999 or 379 mm from April 1999, where applicable; exact production qualifications retained. Return to measurement
Note 10: Standard wheel: 395 mm. Optional sport wheels: 385 mm through March 1999 or 379 mm from April 1999, where applicable; exact production qualifications retained. Return to measurement
Note 11: Standard wheel: 395 mm. Optional sport wheels: 385 mm through March 1999 or 379 mm from April 1999, where applicable; exact production qualifications retained. Return to measurement
Note 12: Standard wheel: 395 mm. Optional sport wheels: 385 mm through March 1999 or 379 mm from April 1999, where applicable; exact production qualifications retained. Return to measurement
How to confirm cover fitment
Need help measuring diameter or grip circumference before buying a cover? Use our steering wheel measurement guide to confirm the fit on your BMW 528i before ordering.
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Steering wheel cover links
Choose a cover by steering wheel diameter. Inch equivalents are approximate; metric ranges determine cover size.
| Steering Wheel Diameter | Shop Covers |
|---|---|
| Small (S)35.5–36.5 cm≈ 13.98–14.37" | Shop Small on Amazon |
| Medium (M)>36.5–38.5 cm≈ >14.37–15.16" | Shop Medium on Amazon |
| Large (L)>38.5–39.5 cm≈ >15.16–15.5" | Shop Large on Amazon |
Data sources and methodology
SteeringWheelSize.com compiles steering wheel size data from model-year references, manufacturer materials, parts listings, and marketplace sources. The table on this page presents the measurements as diameter x grip circumference.
Trim rows and size classifications are shown when that information is available for the BMW 528i. Always verify fitment on the wheel before driving with an installed cover.