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BMW 5 Series Touring

530e SE 5dr Auto

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Vehicle info

Transmission

Transmission

Automatic

Fuel Type

Fuel Type

Petrol Parallel PHEV

Economy

Economy

Overall: 188.3mpg
EV range: 31.1 miles

0 - 62 MPH

0 - 62 MPH

6.1 secs

RRP inc VAT

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£56,080.00

Main Features

Plug-in Hybrid

Plug-in Hybrid

Sensors

Sensors

Sat Nav

Sat Nav

DAB

DAB

    • Acoustic glazing
    • Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight
    • Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open/close + anti-trap facility and comfort closing function
    • Heated windscreen washer jets
    • Independent opening for tailgate window
    • Rear wiper
    • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    • Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
    • Brake assist function
    • Brake energy regeneration
    • Cornering brake control (CBC)
    • DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
    • Dynamic brake control
    • Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
    • Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
    • Electronic brake force distribution
    • Engine drag torque control
    • Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation
    • Hill start assist
    • Velour floor mats
    • Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport mode
    • Active Guard
    • Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic
    • XtraBoost driving mode
    • Driving experience switch specific to 530e/530e xDrive
    • Electric boot lid - electrically opening/closing rear tailgate
    • Stop/start button
    • 32GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory
    • BMW intelligent emergency call
    • BMW Live Cockpit Professional sat nav system with 12.3" instrument display and high resolution control display
    • BMW Teleservices
    • Brake pad wear indicator
    • Connected eDrive Services
    • Digital Instrument display with hybrid specific functions
    • Electronic display of drivetrain information and battery range and temperature
    • iDrive controller with shortcut buttons
    • Multifunctional instrument panel
    • Oil sensor for level and grade
    • On board computer inc. average speed, fuel consumption, liquid crystal Info display, journey computer, outside temperature display, personal profile
    • On-board diagnosis - OBD
    • Powered by Operating System 7.0
    • Service interval indicator
    • Automatically dimming rear view mirror
    • Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors includes integrated direction indicators and automatic parking function
    • Folding exterior side mirror with auto- dimming
    • Charging flap in front side panel - left
    • eDrive exterior sound
    • Electric motor
    • Engine cover with twin turbo designation
    • DAB Digital radio
    • Favourite buttons
    • "Electrified by i" exterior badging on charging flap
    • All round anti-corrosion system
    • Aluminium radiator
    • BMW roundel with BMW i blue surround on steering wheel, wheel centre caps, tailgate and bonnet
    • Body colour door handles
    • Body coloured bumpers
    • Chrome exterior trim in kidney grille, air breather, window surround and window recess cover
    • Door handle illumination
    • High gloss black active air stream kidney grille
    • Matt silver roof rails
    • Rear side wing doors
    • Trapezoidal visible exhaust tailpipes
    • Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
    • Follow me home headlight function
    • LED daytime running lights
    • LED third brake light
    • Stationary cooling
    • 12V power socket in front and rear
    • Armrest - front and rear integrated door trim, centre console includes storage compartment, rear centre includes 2 cupholders
    • Cup holders (2 front and 2 rear)
    • Door sill finishers with BMW designation
    • Height and length adjustable steering column and activation via lateral lever on the steering column
    • Illuminated charging socket with visual display of charge status
    • Lockable glove compartment with light
    • Multifunction controls for leather steering wheel
    • Retractable luggage compartment dividing net
    • Three spoke sport leather steering wheel
    • Front and rear footwell lights
    • Front reading lights
    • Ambient lighting pack - 5 Series
    • Connected package professional - 5 series 530e/545e
    • Acoustic protection for pedestrians
    • Airbags - driver/front passenger, rear and side, first and second row seats head airbags, front passenger seat airbag deactivation
    • Crash sensor activating central locking release, hazard warning lights, fuel cut off and interior lighting
    • Deformation zones - front and rear with door reinforcements and bumpers up to 2.5 mph
    • Front head restraints with anti-whiplash
    • Mechanical child proof lock on rear doors
    • Rear door child safety locks
    • Side impact protection
    • Three point seat belts for all four seats
    • Two tone horn
    • Tyre pressure indicator
    • Warning triangle and first aid kit
    • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
    • 40/20/40 split folding rear seats with additional mechanism in luggage compartment
    • Child seat ISOFIX attachment with rear outer seats includes top tether
    • Driver and front passenger lumbar support
    • Rear headrests
    • Single front passenger seat
    • Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser
    • Locking wheel bolts
    • Steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles on steering wheel
    • 5 metre standard charge cable
    • AC Fast charge cable
    • Standard Charging cable (Mode 2) for home socket
    • Tyre repair kit
    • Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty:
    • Battery Capacity in kWh: 12
    • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins): 360
    • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change: 0-100
    • Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW: 2.3
    • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins): 258
    • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change: 0-80
    • Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW: 2.3
    • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins): 216
    • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change: 0-100
    • Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW: 3.7
    • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins): 156
    • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change: 0-80
    • Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW: 3.7
    • Battery Leased: No
    • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
    • Charging Port Location: Left Side Front
    • Coupler/Connector Type: Type 2
    • Maximum Charging Rate - kW: 3.7
    • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 62,000
    • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 6
    • Usable Battery Capacity: 11.2
    • WLTP - AER (km) - City: 61
    • WLTP - AER (km) - City - TEH:
    • WLTP - AER (km) - City - TEL:
    • WLTP - AER (km) - Comb: 50
    • WLTP - AER (km) - Comb - TEH: 49
    • WLTP - AER (km) - Comb - TEL: 50
    • WLTP - AER (miles) - City: 37.9
    • WLTP - AER (miles) - City - TEH:
    • WLTP - AER (miles) - City - TEL:
    • WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb: 31.1
    • WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb - TEH: 30.4
    • WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb - TEL: 31.1
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City: 20.7
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEH:
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEL:
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb: 22.2
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH: 23
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL: 22.1
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High: 25.9
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEH: 26.4
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEL: 25.4
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High: 21.4
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEH: 21.5
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEL: 21.4
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low: 21.4
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium: 20.7
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEH: 21.1
    • WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEL: 20.5
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City: 3
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEH: 2.8
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEL: 3
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb: 2.8
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH: 2.7
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL: 2.8
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High: 2.4
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEH: 2.4
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEL: 2.4
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High: 2.9
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEH: 2.9
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEL: 2.9
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low: 2.9
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEH: 2.6
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEL: 2.9
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium: 3
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEH: 2.9
    • WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEL: 3
    • WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb: 23
    • WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH: 23.4
    • WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL: 22.8
    • WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb: 2.7
    • WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH: 2.7
    • WLTP - EC AC Ch Dep (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL: 2.7
    • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb: 17.3
    • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH: 18
    • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL: 17
    • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb: 3.6
    • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH: 3.5
    • WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL: 3.7
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City: 60
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEH: 57
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEL: 60
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb: 57
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH: 53
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL: 57
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High: 49
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High - TEH: 48
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Extra High - TEL: 50
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High: 59
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High - TEH: 59
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - High - TEL: 59
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low: 59
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low - TEH:
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Low - TEL:
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium: 62
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium - TEH:
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Medium - TEL:
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City: 37.3
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEH: 35.4
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEL: 37.3
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb: 35.4
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH: 32.9
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL: 35.4
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High: 30.4
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High - TEH: 29.8
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Extra High - TEL: 31.1
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High: 36.7
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High - TEH: 36.7
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - High - TEL: 36.7
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low: 36.7
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low - TEH:
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Low - TEL:
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium: 38.5
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium - TEH:
    • WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Medium - TEL:
    • CO: 0.352
    • HC: 0.01
    • HC+NOx:
    • NOx: 0.011
    • Particles: 0.0002
    • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb: 164
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 174
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 164
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High: 165
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEH: 168
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Extra High - TEL: 164
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High: 142
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEH: 146
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - High - TEL: 142
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low: 229
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEH:
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Low - TEL:
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium: 154
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEH: 158
    • WLTP - CO2 Ch Sus (g/km) - Medium - TEL: 154
    • WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb: 13
    • WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 15
    • WLTP - CO2 Charge Depleting (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 13
    • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb: 35
    • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH: 40
    • WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL: 35
    • Camshaft: DOHC
    • Catalytic Convertor: Yes
    • CC: 1,998
    • Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
    • Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
    • Cylinders: 4
    • Cylinders - Bore (mm): 82
    • Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 94.6
    • Engine Code: XB1141M1
    • Engine Layout: NORTH SOUTH
    • Fuel Delivery: TWIN TURBO
    • Gears: 8 SPEED
    • Number of Valves: 16
    • Transmission: SEMI-AUTO
    • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: No
    • WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb: 0.4
    • WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 0.5
    • WLTP - FC Ch Dep (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 0.4
    • WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb: 706.2
    • WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEH: 565
    • WLTP - FC Ch Dep (mpg) - Comb - TEL: 706.2
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb: 7.2
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 7.7
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 7.2
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High: 7.3
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH: 7.4
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL: 7.2
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High: 6.3
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH: 6.4
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL: 6.2
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low: 10.1
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH:
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL:
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium: 6.8
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH: 7
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL: 6.8
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb: 39.2
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH: 38.2
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL: 39.2
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High: 38.7
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH: 38.2
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL: 39.2
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High: 44.8
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH: 44.1
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL: 45.6
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low: 28
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH:
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL:
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium: 41.5
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH: 40.4
    • WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL: 41.5
    • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb: 1.5
    • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH: 1.8
    • WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL: 1.5
    • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb: 188.3
    • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH: 156.9
    • WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL: 188.3
    • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: Yes
    • Badge Engine CC: 2.0
    • Badge Power: 292
    • Based On ID:
    • Coin Description: e
    • Coin Series: SE
    • Generation Mark: 7
    • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 40E
    • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 89
    • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %:
    • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09:
    • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 86
    • NCAP Safety Assist %: 78
    • Safety Concerns?: No
    • Service Interval Frequency - Months: 24
    • Service Interval Mileage: 18,000
    • Special Edition: No
    • Special Order: No
    • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 999,999
    • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
    • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
    • 0 to 60 mph (secs): No
    • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 6.1
    • Engine Power - BHP: 292
    • Engine Power - KW: 215
    • Engine Power - PS: Yes
    • Engine Power - RPM: 5,000
    • Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 310
    • Engine Torque - MKG: 42.8
    • Engine Torque - NM: 420
    • Engine Torque - RPM: 1350
    • Top Speed: 140
    • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
    • RDE Certification Level: RDE 2
    • Alloys?: Yes
    • Space Saver?: No
    • Tyre Size Front: 245/45 R18
    • Tyre Size Rear: 245/45 R18
    • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
    • Wheel Style: MULTI SPOKE STYLE 619
    • Wheel Type: 18" ALLOY
    • Height:
    • Height (including roof rails): 1,498
    • Length: 4,963
    • Wheelbase: 2,975
    • Width: 1868
    • Width (including mirrors): 2,126
    • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 46
    • Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,550
    • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1560
    • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 430
    • Max. Loading Weight: 650
    • Max. Roof Load: 100
    • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1,700
    • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750
    • Minimum Kerbweight: 1,900
    • No. of Seats: 5
    • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 12
BMW has high hopes of its much improved 5 Series Touring. Jonathan Crouch reports.

Ten Second Review
Big estate cars have come a long way from their utilitarian roots and the seventh generation BMW 5 Series Touring is a good example of just how far. Air suspension at the rear offers composure with a big load onboard and you'll be able to fit plenty in one in thanks to a 570-litre capacity. The engine range is now even more efficient and the smartened styling, though formulaic, has definite elegance. It may even be sharper than the saloon's.

Background
BMW paints a not unrecognisable picture of the executive estate market before the arrival of its 1991 first generation 5 Series Touring. Before that car, big estates were pared-back workhorses to their sportier and more sophisticated saloon counterparts. After it, they were positioned more equally with equivalent design and driving dynamics. Today, many even see the estate as a more stylish alternative to the straight-laced saloon, with its extra practicality coming as a handy bonus. The MK7 model 5 Series Touring is a worthy successor to successful previous generation models and just like most of its predecessors, it has the Audi A6 Avant and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate to contend with. BMW's expertise in autonomous driving systems and media connectivity will help here, as will the greater luggage capacity on offer. If all of this can shroud a car that cossets its passengers while still rewarding the driver at the wheel, then quite a contender is in prospect.

Driving Experience
The main news on the engine front concerns petrol power. There's a fresh 252bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit in the 530i that's 7bhp up on the old 528i or alternatively, there's a 340bhp 540i variant which needs xDrive 4WD to control its prodigious 450Nm of torque. Most 5 Series buyers though, will continue to want a diesel, probably the familiar 190bhp 2.0-litre four cylinder unit used in the 520d, which in a 5 Series must be mated to an 8-speed Steptronic auto gearbox. The alternative is the six cylinder 265bhp 530d which has 620Nm of pulling power. Both these variants are available with optional xDrive if you want it. For the first time, BMW xDrive can be combined with Integral Active Steering, as well as lowered sports suspension. As for handling, well a step forward was needed here with many commentators reckoning that the previous generation model was too comfort-orientated in its standard guises. This time round, BMW's engineers reckon they've achieved a much better balance of performance and luxury thanks to reductions in weight, revised steering and new double-wishbone kinematics in the front axle.

Design and Build
This Touring model is styled the way you would expect it to look. So from the B-pillar forwards, the front is identical to the saloon, but at the rear end, there are enlarged LED tail-lights and there's a sleeker roofline than was offered by the previous generation model. This time round, the car is 36mm longer too - though it's no longer than the current saloon variant. Get out the tape measure and you'll find that it's 8mm wider and 10mm taller than the previous car, while the wheelbase has increased by 7mm. Boot capacity is up to 570-litres, which is 10 litres more than before and 40 litres larger than the saloon. The rival Mercedes E-Class betters that though, with its 640-litre capacity. In response, BMW says the boot can expand to 1,700-litres with the rear seats down - that's 30 litres more than the old car. Those seats, which fold in a 40:20:40 split, can be released remotely from the boot and have electrically folding backrests. All models get an electric tailgate, while the unique opening rear window is retained from the previous model. As with the saloon, 'Professional' navigation, telephone, entertainment features and vehicle functions can be visualised on the standard high-resolution 10.25-inch screen and controlled not just in the usual manner using the iDrive Controller, but also by means of gestures, voice commands or simply touching the buttons on the touch-sensitive display.

Market and Model
On to pricing. Expect to pay a required premium of just over £2,300 to get this Touring estate 5 Series model, rather this four-door saloon. That means pricing somewhere in the £38,500 to £48,500 bracket for mainstream models. All variants come only with eight-speed automatic transmission and if you avoid the base 520d diesel derivative, you'll get the 'Sport' version of this gearbox which offers quicker change characteristics. Very few 5 Series Touring buyers do avoid the 520d however. In fact, almost 85% of customers choose this 190bhp model. There's quite a purchase price jump if you're to consider any other engine in the range. The petrol models start with the 252bhp 530i at around £42,000, but a better bet would be the 530e plug-in hybrid variant which uses the same 2.0-litre four cylinder engine and won't cost you much more, once the available government grant has been subtracted from its asking price. Step up to 3.0-litre six cylinder power and you'll need a budget either just below or just above the £47,000 mark if you're to consider either the 265bhp 530d diesel or the 340bhp 540i petrol variants. The brand's xDrive 4x4 system is standard on the 540i and offered at a premium of around £2,000 on the two main diesel models.

Cost of Ownership
The four-cylinder diesel engine powering the BMW 520d manages over 65mpg on the combined cycle, resulting in CO2 emissions of under 115g/km. Go for the six cylinder 530d and you can expect close to 60mpg, equating to CO2 emissions of under 130g/km. Even the petrol units don't do too badly. The potent 540i xDrive returns over 35mpg with CO2 emissions of under 170g/km - a reduction of 11% over the previous model. The diesel exhaust systems operate using BMW BluePerformance technology, which combines close-coupled particulate filters and oxidation catalysts with a NOx storage catalyst. Exhaust gas after treatment in all diesel models is performed with the aid of SCR technology, including a water-cooled metering module for the AdBlue fluid, which serves to cut nitrogen oxide emissions still further. Plus the 'Drive Performance Control' system has an 'ECO Pro mode with Proactive Driving Assistant' option, which works with the 'Professional Navigation' system to detect braking situations in advance. What else might you need to know? Well, routine maintenance is dictated by 'Condition Based Servicing' that monitors oil level and engine wear, taking into account how long it's been and how far the car has travelled since its previous garage visit. You can check all of this using menus in the 'iDrive' centre-dash display and the car will give you four weeks' notice of when a check-up is needed so you have plenty of time to book it.

Summary
Why would you choose the estate version of an executive car over the saloon? A few years back, you'd have wanted the additional boot space and would have been willing to make some compromises to get it. Today, cars like this much improved BMW 5 Series Touring combine the technology and driving experience of the saloon version with real additional versatility and sharp looks that many will actually find preferable. Whichever way you look at it, the latest 5-Series 5-door has an array of capabilities that few cars of any description can match. True, it's a pity that to really create 'the ultimate driving machine', you've to spend so much on the options list. But even in standard guise, this is a hugely accomplished car, if one requiring familiarity and plenty of mileage over varying roads before its true qualities really begin to shine through.

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