BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo 2010–2013 car dimensions: 4998 mm long, 1901 mm wide and 1559 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,035 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin offers automatic climate control as standard, often two-zone with four-zone available depending on grade. Cruise control with brake function is standard. Park Distance Control sensors front and rear are standard. The iDrive system uses a controller with a display up to 10.2 inches, not a touchscreen. Reversing camera, lane departure warning, lane change warning and active cruise with stop-go form part of optional ConnectedDrive packages on some trims. Live with a raised seating position, flexible rear seats that slide, and a quiet separated luggage area.
Boot holds 440 litres with seats in the rearmost position. Slide the rear seats forward and release the partition to reach 590 litres. Fold the 40:20:40 seats and partition fully for 1700 litres. The two-piece tailgate lets you open just the lower lid like a saloon or the full hatch for bulky loads.
Braked towing capacity is 2100 kg and unbraked 750 kg. Payload is 630 kg. Rear air suspension with automatic self-levelling is standard, which helps keep the car level when loaded or towing. An electrically swivelling towbar is optional. The variable boot and high load floor make it practical for mixed passenger and cargo use.
The cabin feels spacious and elevated with a slightly raised seating position, large windows and high-quality materials including Dakota leather options. Front seats offer partial electric adjustment as standard with multi-contour comfort versions available that add side bolster width, upper backrest and lumbar control. Rear seats slide and recline with a 40:20:40 split fold and optional individual power comfort seats. An optional two-piece panoramic glass roof floods the interior with light while a partition wall keeps the load area separate for quiet travel.
Combined fuel use 6.5 l/100 km and 173 g/km CO2 (EU cycle, EU5).
70-litre diesel tank.
Condition-based service intervals indicated by onboard system, typically oil service up to 30 000 km or 24 months.
Standard safety includes front/side/curtain airbags, active front head restraints, ABS, DSC with DTC, ISOFIX and tyre defect indicator.
Related 5 Series achieved 5-star Euro NCAP rating.
The 530d Gran Turismo returns 6.5 litres per 100 km combined with 173 g/km CO2 under the EU test cycle and meets EU5 emissions. The 70-litre tank supports long-distance range. EfficientDynamics measures such as brake energy regeneration are standard.
Servicing follows the onboard Condition Based Service system that monitors oil quality and usage. Typical oil and filter intervals reach up to 30 000 km or two years depending on driving style. BMW Service Inclusive packages cover scheduled maintenance for fixed periods and mileages.
Safety equipment is comprehensive for the period: dual front airbags with passenger deactivation, front side airbags, curtain airbags front and rear, crash-active head restraints, three-point belts with pretensioners, ABS, dynamic stability and traction control, electromechanical parking brake and tyre pressure monitoring. The closely related 5 Series saloon earned a five-star Euro NCAP result.
Keeping the car involves following the CBS prompts, using approved oils and filters, and regular checks on the rear air suspension and run-flat tyres. Soft-close doors, automatic tailgate and the flexible load bay with partition help daily usability.
Length 4998 mm, Width 1901 mm, Height 1559 mm, Wheelbase 3070 mm (5 Series Gran Turismo 2010–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media Information, Specifications BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, 530d and 535d, 10/2011, valid from 10/2011, weight homologation, Rear-wheel drive is this non-xDrive 530d.