BMW 5 Series Touring 2010–2017 car dimensions: 4907 mm long, 1860 mm wide and 1462 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,785 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
Automatic two-zone climate control is standard, keeping the cabin comfortable for driver and passengers. Cruise control with braking function is standard, maintaining set speeds on longer trips. Front and rear parking sensors are standard, aiding manoeuvres in tight spaces. A 7-inch control display is standard via iDrive controller. Collision warning with braking comes only with optional active cruise. Blind spot and lane departure warnings are optional, as is the reversing camera.
Boot holds 560 litres with seats up. Fold the 40/20/40 rear seats for 1670 litres of flat load space. Self-levelling rear air suspension is standard to keep the car level under load. Split tailgate with separate rear window opening is standard for easy access to smaller items.
Braked towing capacity is 2000 kg and unbraked 750 kg. Payload is 650 kg. Self-levelling rear air suspension is standard, helping with heavy loads in the boot or when towing. The car suits mixed family and light work use with its load flexibility and diesel torque.
The cabin uses high-grade materials with a driver-focused layout and two-zone automatic climate control as standard. Part-electric front seats are standard. optional comfort seats add multi-way electric adjustment including backrest width, thigh support and upper backrest. Optional active seats provide continuous movement to reduce fatigue. A panoramic glass sunroof is available as an option for more light. Optional heated front and rear seats plus heated steering wheel add warmth. The overall feel is refined and spacious with good rear knee room and quiet running when equipped with acoustic elements.
EU combined fuel use 5.1 l/100 km manual or 5.3 l/100 km automatic for early 520d Touring.
CO2 emissions 135 g/km manual or 139 g/km automatic (EU5).
Condition Based Servicing with oil service typically up to 30 000 km or 24 months.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating for the generation with 95% adult occupant protection.
Standard safety includes front/side/head airbags, DSC with ABS/DTC/CBC/DBC, crash-active front headrests and active bonnet.
The 520d Touring records official EU-cycle combined consumption of 5.1 litres per 100 km with the six-speed manual and 5.3 litres with the optional eight-speed automatic. Corresponding CO2 figures are 135 g/km and 139 g/km under the EU5 standard. Later updates improved these values further while retaining the same basic engine family.
Servicing follows BMW Condition Based Servicing. The system monitors oil condition and other items, with oil and filter changes indicated up to a maximum of 30 000 km or 24 months. Brake fluid is due every two years. Independent data confirm these intervals for the F11 generation.
The model generation achieved a five-star Euro NCAP result. Standard equipment covers driver and passenger airbags, front side airbags, head airbags for both rows, three-point belts with pretensioners and force limiters, crash-activated front headrests, DSC stability control with multiple brake functions, tyre defect indicator and an active bonnet for pedestrian protection. Optional systems add collision warning, lane departure warning and other aids.
Self-levelling rear air suspension is standard on the Touring to maintain ride height under load. Run-flat tyres and the associated indicator are part of the package. Keeping the car centres on following the CBS prompts, using the correct Longlife oil specification and ensuring regular longer runs for the diesel particulate filter.
Length 4907 mm, Width 1860 mm, Height 1462 mm, Wheelbase 2968 mm (5 Series Touring 2010–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media Information, The new BMW 5 Series Touring, technical specifications BMW 520d Touring, June 2010, Rear-wheel drive is this non-xDrive 520d, Unladen height with roof aerial is.