Used BMW 5-Series Touring (2010 - 2017) Review Review by Parkers on 19 Nov 2010 Last Updated: 27 Aug 2015 4 For those executives seeking more practicality than the saloon can offer, the BMW 5 Series Touring (or estate in everyday speak) is BMW’s answer. It takes on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate and the Audi A6 Avant, and each of these estates aren’t simply a bigger, boxy version of the saloons they are based on. Latest BMW 5-Series Touring review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Road Tests (1) Gallery Great driver’s carEnhanced practicalityCompetitive running costsImproved level of standard kit Not the most capacious estateHarsh ride on bumpy roads New price range: £32,590 - £60,185 Used price range: £3,978 - £22,467 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 Test drive with BMW or request a brochure For those executives seeking more practicality than the saloon can offer, the BMW 5 Series Touring (or estate in everyday speak) is BMW’s answer. It takes on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate and the Audi A6 Avant, and each of these estates aren’t simply a bigger, boxy version of the saloons they are based on. In terms of the BMW its design is intended to shout ‘premium’ and ‘elegance’ and it succeeds with its sleek lines, LED lights and trademark shark fin on the roof. The 2010 Touring also improves on the practicality of the last model with an increase in length for more passenger legroom and modified rear seats to increase boot space. A driver’s carWith the majority of sales likely to be diesel, BMW has a strong line-up including the popular 520d, which emits just 137g/km of CO2 making it a sure-fire hit with company car drivers. There’s also a 530d which offers slightly more power, and a stupendously fast 535d for those looking for near sports car performance from a diesel 5 Series Touring. There’s also a pair of petrol options – a 523i and a 535i making 202bhp and 304bhp respectively. Handling is also an important part of the BMW philosophy, and this isn’t lost on the 5 Series Touring. Although an undeniably large car, it drives extremely well on pretty much every type of road. The steering, while a little on the heavy side, is full of feedback and feels extremely direct.Technical wizardryYou can specify a serious amount of optional extras, and the interesting systems available include Part Assist – which will steer the car into a space for the driver, leaving only brake, gear and throttle inputs to do – and Surround View, which uses several cameras around the car to provide the driver with a 360-degree bird's-eye view of the car, making parking extremely simple. This is a very competitive market with not only other premium estates but also executive 4x4s and large people carriers to compete with. So is the new BMW estate the best premium yet practical offering for executives? Read on for our BMW 5 Series Touring review to find out. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 4 out of 5 Handling 4.5 out of 5 Comfort 4.5 out of 5 Practicality 4 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 4.5 out of 5 Reliability 4.5 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials 3.5 out of 5 Buying used 4 out of 5 Selling 4 out of 5 Equipment 3.5 out of 5 What owners say... “ The large boot. I was concerned coming from an avensis estate which had a feature to keep shopping / items from moving in the boot that the BMW wouldn't fair well but the car is so smooth this is no... ” 5 out of 5 Liam Connor , 11 Nov 2015 ... read more “ Many aspects. Perhaps the best is the flexible design of the boot space with extremely easy seat folding, auto retracting boot cover, split bootlid with opening rear window and electronic operation of... ” 5 out of 5 Peter Smyth , 21 Apr 2015 ... read more “ Huge boot, lots of power, good fuel economy... all makes for a practical package. ” 5 out of 5 Anthony Hodge , 28 May 2014 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Test drive with BMW or request a brochure View 236 used BMW 5-Series Tourings for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 13 owners' reviews Tweet Other BMW reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on BMW 5-Series Tourings Used BMW 5-Series 520d SE (07/13-) 5d Step Auto (2013/63) Price £7,999 Save £1,441 Servicano Ltd Used BMW 5-Series 525d Luxury 5d Step Auto (2013/63) Price £7,490 Save £1,080 Fenlake Car Sales Used BMW 5-Series 520d SE (07/13-) 5d Step Auto (2013/63) Price £9,598 Save £1,237 Surrey Automobiles Used BMW 5-Series 520d M Sport (07/13-) 5d Step Auto (2013/63) Price £9,990 Save £1,280 Accept Car Finance Warrington Cheshire
“ The large boot. I was concerned coming from an avensis estate which had a feature to keep shopping / items from moving in the boot that the BMW wouldn't fair well but the car is so smooth this is no... ” 5 out of 5 Liam Connor , 11 Nov 2015 ... read more
“ Many aspects. Perhaps the best is the flexible design of the boot space with extremely easy seat folding, auto retracting boot cover, split bootlid with opening rear window and electronic operation of... ” 5 out of 5 Peter Smyth , 21 Apr 2015 ... read more
“ Huge boot, lots of power, good fuel economy... all makes for a practical package. ” 5 out of 5 Anthony Hodge , 28 May 2014 ... read more
Used BMW 5-Series 520d SE (07/13-) 5d Step Auto (2013/63) Price £9,598 Save £1,237 Surrey Automobiles
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