Side view: geometry all of its own, harmonious proportions
When viewed from the side, the vehicle’s individual geometry and harmonious proportions clearly stand out. The sporty aura of the new BMW 5-Series Touring is further intensified by the long roof line, which flows into heavily raked D-pillars. The elongated silhouette brings a new element of the surface styling to the fore: the distinctive swage line turns up as it heads rearwards, thereby passing from shadow to light. Its upper branch merges into the contour that encircles the sweeping “flick” in the side window outline – the Hofmeister kink – while the lower line tapers off into the rear light unit.
Rear design: horizontal lines that emphasise width
The highly expressive rear end of the new BMW 5-Series Touring is a picture of power. The rear window is bordered by a roof spoiler with integral auxiliary brake light at the top and air deflectors at the sides. In the lower section, a series of prominent horizontal lines and the L-shaped rear lights – with their flat-design tail-light bars reaching deep into the car’s flanks – accentuate the body’s width. All engine variants of the new BMW 5-Series Touring have exhaust tailpipes on both sides at the rear. Depending on the power unit and specification, the tailpipes will be circular, trapezoidal or rectangular in design.
Engines, transmissions and BMW xDrive
From launch, the new BMW 5-Series Touring range will be powered throughout by new-generation BMW Group Efficient Dynamics engines. The thermodynamically optimised, aluminium four- and six-cylinder petrol and diesel units, equipped with state-of-the-art BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, offer an even better ratio of performance to fuel consumption. New efficiency standards have also been set by the transmissions and the intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system (xDrive versions will be available at launch for two models). The new BMW 520d Touring is supplied as standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and optionally with an eightspeed Steptronic transmission. The Steptronic unit is standard specification on the BMW 530i Touring, BMW 540i xDrive Touring, BMW 530d Touring and BMW 530d xDrive Touring.
Petrol engines: more power and a 10 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions
The petrol engines of the BMW 530i Touring and BMW 540i xDrive Touring come with twin-scroll turbochargers, High Precision Injection direct petrol injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing and double-VANOS variable camshaft timing, while new engine encapsulation technology reduces noise and speeds warm-up. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine of the new BMW 530i Touring delivers peak output of 185 kW/252 hp (up 5 kW/7 hp on its predecessor), peak torque of 350 Nm (258 lb-ft), which comes on stream at just 1,450 rpm, and a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time of 6.5 seconds. Combined fuel consumption of 6.3-5.8 l/100 km [44.8 – 48.7 mpg imp] and CO2 emissions of 143-133 g/km are an improvement of almost ten per cent over the corresponding figures for the outgoing model.
The 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine powering the new BMW 540i xDrive Touring develops an impressive 250 kW/340 hp, up 25 kW/34 hp on its predecessor. Peak torque, which has increased by 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) to 450 Nm (332 lb-ft), is already on tap at 1,380 rpm. The BMW 540i xDrive Touring completes the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in just 5.1 seconds. Again, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are almost ten per cent better than on the outgoing model, at 7.7-7.3 l/100 km [36.7 – 38.7 mpg imp], and 177-167 g/km.
Diesel engines: powerful, fuel-efficient and cleaner than ever before
The diesel engines are fitted with a BMW TwinPower Turbo package comprising variable-geometry turbocharging and latest-generation commonrail direct injection. On the four-cylinder BMW 520d Touring, solenoid injectors operating at up to 2,000 bar ensure precise fuel metering and clean combustion, as do the piezo injectors operating at up to 2,500 bar in the sixcylinder in-line engine powering the new BMW 530d Touring and new BMW 530d xDrive. Engine-mounted encapsulation on both engines reduces noise levels and speeds warm-up. Both units also feature BMW BluePerformance technology for reduced emissions. As well as a particulate filter, an oxidation catalyst and a NOX storage catalyst, this package also includes an SCR catalyst with AdBlue injection for additional NOx reductions.
The diesel unit in the new BMW 520d Touring develops peak output of 140 kW/190 hp from a displacement of 2.0 litres, and peak torque of 400 Nm (295 lb-ft), which is on tap all the way from 1,750 to 2,500 rpm. Accelerating the BMW 520d Touring from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.0 seconds (automatic: 7.8 seconds), it also delivers superb efficiency, which is reflected in combined fuel consumption of 4.9-4.5 (4.7 -4.3) l/100 km [57.6 – 62.8 (60.1 – 65.7 mpg imp)] and CO2 emissions of 129-119 (124-114) g/km.
The launch line-up is topped off by a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel unit developing peak output of 195 kW/265 hp and peak torque of 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) from 2,000 to 2,500 rpm. This engine can be combined with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) times are 5.8 seconds for the new BMW 530d Touring and 5.6 seconds for the BMW 530d xDrive Touring. Combined fuel consumption is 5.1-4.7 l/100 km [55.4 – 60.1 mpg imp] for the rear-wheel drive model and 5.7-5.3 l/100 km [49.6 – 53.3 mpg imp] for the all-wheel drive version, corresponding to CO2 emissions of 134-124 g/km and 149-139 g/km respectively (fuel consumption figures are calculated according to the EU test cycle and may vary depending on the tyre format). These new models deliver an improvement of up to 11 per cent in fuel consumption and emissions over the previous generation.
Intelligent design for improved efficiency: navigation-assisted eightspeed Steptronic transmission and Auto Start Stop function
With features such as carbon friction linings in the synchronisers, dry sump lubrication, a new shift mechanism and acoustic encapsulation, the six-speed manual gearbox for the BMW 520d Touring boasts improvements on efficiency, ease of shifting, weight and noise insulation. Like the six-speed unit, the eight-speed Steptronic transmission also available for the new BMW 5-Series Touring models boasts improved acoustic performance, while its ultra-intelligent transmission management improves both sporty performance and efficiency.
Shift characteristics can be modified either by moving the selector lever into the S position or by pressing the Driving Experience Control switch. In ECO Pro mode, the coasting function decouples the engine from the powertrain whenever the driver lifts off the accelerator between 50 and 160 km/h (31 – 99 mph). On vehicles specified with the Navigation system Professional, the shift strategy also adapts to the upcoming route. For example, use of navigation data allows the intelligent transmission management to perform an early downshift when approaching an intersection, in order to take full advantage of the engine braking effect. It also allows unnecessary gear changes to be prevented when taking two bends in quick succession. For even more dynamic shifting, an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission is optionally available, with steering wheel paddle shifters and a Launch Control function that optimises traction when accelerating away from standstill.
Intelligent connectivity also improves the efficiency-boosting effect of the Auto Start Stop function. The Auto Start Stop control unit uses data from the navigation system and also from the driver assistance systems’ cameras and radar sensors to prevent the engine being switched off at inappropriate moments, which would be counterproductive for efficiency – for example when pausing briefly at T-junctions or roundabouts.
Driving Experience Control switch with ADAPTIVE mode
The standard Driving Experience Control switch allows drivers to choose between COMFORT, SPORT or ECO PRO drive settings. The different modes, selected at the press of a button, modify the accelerator and steering characteristics, the shift characteristics of the Steptronic transmission and the electronic damping characteristics. If the optional Dynamic Damper Control or Adaptive Drive system are specified, ADAPTIVE mode is also available. In this mode the vehicle settings are automatically adapted to the driving style at hand and, depending on vehicle specification, also to the route. If the vehicle specification includes the optional Navigation system Professional, navigation data is used to proactively adapt the vehicle set-up when approaching intersections or bends.
Side view: geometry all of its own, harmonious proportions
When viewed from the side, the vehicle's individual geometry and harmonious proportions clearly stand out. The sporty aura of the new BMW 5-Series Touring is further intensified by the long roof line, which flows into heavily raked D-pillars. The elongated silhouette brings a new element of the surface styling to the fore: the distinctive swage line turns up as it heads rearwards, thereby passing from shadow to light. Its upper branch merges into the contour that encircles the sweeping "flick" in the side window outline - the Hofmeister kink - while the lower line tapers off into the rear light unit. Rear design: horizontal lines that emphasise width The highly expressive rear end of the new BMW 5-Series Touring is a picture of power. The rear window is bordered by a roof spoiler with integral auxiliary brake light at the top and air deflectors at the sides. In the lower section, a series of prominent horizontal lines and the L-shaped rear lights - with their flat-design tail-light bars reaching deep into the car's flanks - accentuate the body's width. All engine variants of the new BMW 5-Series Touring have exhaust tailpipes on both sides at the rear. Depending on the power unit and specification, the tailpipes will be circular, trapezoidal or rectangular in design.
Engines, transmissions and BMW xDrive From launch, the new BMW 5-Series Touring range will be powered throughout by new-generation BMW Group Efficient Dynamics engines. The thermodynamically optimised, aluminium four- and six-cylinder petrol and diesel units, equipped with state-of-the-art BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, offer an even better ratio of performance to fuel consumption. New efficiency standards have also been set by the transmissions and the intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system (xDrive versions will be available at launch for two models). The new BMW 520d Touring is supplied as standard with a six-speed manual transmission, and optionally with an eightspeed Steptronic transmission. The Steptronic unit is standard specification on the BMW 530i Touring, BMW 540i xDrive Touring, BMW 530d Touring and BMW 530d xDrive Touring.
Petrol engines: more power and a 10 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions The petrol engines of the BMW 530i Touring and BMW 540i xDrive Touring come with twin-scroll turbochargers, High Precision Injection direct petrol injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing and double-VANOS variable camshaft timing, while new engine encapsulation technology reduces noise and speeds warm-up. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine of the new BMW 530i Touring delivers peak output of 185 kW/252 hp (up 5 kW/7 hp on its predecessor), peak torque of 350 Nm (258 lb-ft), which comes on stream at just 1,450 rpm, and a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time of 6.5 seconds. Combined fuel consumption of 6.3-5.8 l/100 km [44.8 - 48.7 mpg imp] and CO2 emissions of 143-133 g/km are an improvement of almost ten per cent over the corresponding figures for the outgoing model. The 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line petrol engine powering the new BMW 540i xDrive Touring develops an impressive 250 kW/340 hp, up 25 kW/34 hp on its predecessor. Peak torque, which has increased by 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) to 450 Nm (332 lb-ft), is already on tap at 1,380 rpm. The BMW 540i xDrive Touring completes the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint in just 5.1 seconds. Again, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are almost ten per cent better than on the outgoing model, at 7.7-7.3 l/100 km [36.7 - 38.7 mpg imp], and 177-167 g/km. Diesel engines: powerful, fuel-efficient and cleaner than ever before The diesel engines are fitted with a BMW TwinPower Turbo package comprising variable-geometry turbocharging and latest-generation commonrail direct injection. On the four-cylinder BMW 520d Touring, solenoid injectors operating at up to 2,000 bar ensure precise fuel metering and clean combustion, as do the piezo injectors operating at up to 2,500 bar in the sixcylinder in-line engine powering the new BMW 530d Touring and new BMW 530d xDrive. Engine-mounted encapsulation on both engines reduces noise levels and speeds warm-up. Both units also feature BMW BluePerformance technology for reduced emissions. As well as a particulate filter, an oxidation catalyst and a NOX storage catalyst, this package also includes an SCR catalyst with AdBlue injection for additional NOx reductions. The diesel unit in the new BMW 520d Touring develops peak output of 140 kW/190 hp from a displacement of 2.0 litres, and peak torque of 400 Nm (295 lb-ft), which is on tap all the way from 1,750 to 2,500 rpm. Accelerating the BMW 520d Touring from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.0 seconds (automatic: 7.8 seconds), it also delivers superb efficiency, which is reflected in combined fuel consumption of 4.9-4.5 (4.7 -4.3) l/100 km [57.6 - 62.8 (60.1 - 65.7 mpg imp)] and CO2 emissions of 129-119 (124-114) g/km. The launch line-up is topped off by a 3.0-litre straight-six diesel unit developing peak output of 195 kW/265 hp and peak torque of 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) from 2,000 to 2,500 rpm. This engine can be combined with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) times are 5.8 seconds for the new BMW 530d Touring and 5.6 seconds for the BMW 530d xDrive Touring. Combined fuel consumption is 5.1-4.7 l/100 km [55.4 - 60.1 mpg imp] for the rear-wheel drive model and 5.7-5.3 l/100 km [49.6 - 53.3 mpg imp] for the all-wheel drive version, corresponding to CO2 emissions of 134-124 g/km and 149-139 g/km respectively (fuel consumption figures are calculated according to the EU test cycle and may vary depending on the tyre format). These new models deliver an improvement of up to 11 per cent in fuel consumption and emissions over the previous generation. Intelligent design for improved efficiency: navigation-assisted eightspeed Steptronic transmission and Auto Start Stop function With features such as carbon friction linings in the synchronisers, dry sump lubrication, a new shift mechanism and acoustic encapsulation, the six-speed manual gearbox for the BMW 520d Touring boasts improvements on efficiency, ease of shifting, weight and noise insulation. Like the six-speed unit, the eight-speed Steptronic transmission also available for the new BMW 5-Series Touring models boasts improved acoustic performance, while its ultra-intelligent transmission management improves both sporty performance and efficiency.
Shift characteristics can be modified either by moving the selector lever into the S position or by pressing the Driving Experience Control switch. In ECO Pro mode, the coasting function decouples the engine from the powertrain whenever the driver lifts off the accelerator between 50 and 160 km/h (31 - 99 mph). On vehicles specified with the Navigation system Professional, the shift strategy also adapts to the upcoming route. For example, use of navigation data allows the intelligent transmission management to perform an early downshift when approaching an intersection, in order to take full advantage of the engine braking effect. It also allows unnecessary gear changes to be prevented when taking two bends in quick succession. For even more dynamic shifting, an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission is optionally available, with steering wheel paddle shifters and a Launch Control function that optimises traction when accelerating away from standstill. Intelligent connectivity also improves the efficiency-boosting effect of the Auto Start Stop function. The Auto Start Stop control unit uses data from the navigation system and also from the driver assistance systems' cameras and radar sensors to prevent the engine being switched off at inappropriate moments, which would be counterproductive for efficiency - for example when pausing briefly at T-junctions or roundabouts.
Driving Experience Control switch with ADAPTIVE mode The standard Driving Experience Control switch allows drivers to choose between COMFORT, SPORT or ECO PRO drive settings. The different modes, selected at the press of a button, modify the accelerator and steering characteristics, the shift characteristics of the Steptronic transmission and the electronic damping characteristics. If the optional Dynamic Damper Control or Adaptive Drive system are specified, ADAPTIVE mode is also available. In this mode the vehicle settings are automatically adapted to the driving style at hand and, depending on vehicle specification, also to the route. If the vehicle specification includes the optional Navigation system Professional, navigation data is used to proactively adapt the vehicle set-up when approaching intersections or bends.
