BMW 5 Series Touring 2017–2020 car dimensions: 4943 mm long, 1868 mm wide and 1498 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,730 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
Two-zone automatic climate control is standard. The iDrive system includes a colour touchscreen display with navigation as standard. Basic cruise control with braking function is fitted as standard. Front and rear parking sensors are standard. City emergency braking with collision warning and pedestrian detection is standard. Lane keep assist, blind spot warning and reversing camera are available in packages or as options depending on grade.
The boot holds 570 litres with seats up and expands to 1700 litres with the 40:20:40 split rear seats folded. Power tailgate and separate opening rear window are standard. Self-levelling rear air suspension keeps the load floor level.
Braked towing capacity is 2000 kg and unbraked 750 kg. Payload is around 725 kg. Rear air suspension with automatic self-levelling is standard to handle loads without sagging.
The cabin feels premium and spacious with high-quality materials and good long-distance comfort. Standard partial electric seats and two-zone climate control set a solid base. Optional comfort seats add multi-way electric adjustment including lumbar and bolsters plus massage. Active seat ventilation, Ambient Air fragrance with ionisation, heated steering wheel and rear seats, and a panoramic glass roof are available on higher specs. Acoustic laminated glass on the windscreen keeps noise low.
Combined fuel use 4.9–4.5 l/100 km (NEDC, tyre-dependent).
Condition Based Service (CBS) indicates oil and other intervals.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2017 520d tested. applies to Touring).
Standard safety: front/side/head airbags, DSC with ABS/DTC, collision and person warning with city brake, attention assistant, tyre pressure monitor.
The 520d diesel returns official combined consumption of 4.9–4.5 l/100 km depending on tyres and transmission. Real-world figures typically sit higher but the engine remains efficient for the class.
Servicing follows Condition Based Service. The car displays when oil, filters or brake fluid are due rather than fixed mileage alone. BMW Service Inclusive packages cover planned work for set periods.
Safety is strong with a five-star Euro NCAP result. Standard kit includes multiple airbags, stability control, city braking for cars and pedestrians plus an attention assistant. Optional packs add adaptive cruise and lane keep.
Living with the car means watching AdBlue levels on the diesel and using the CBS display for maintenance. Rear air suspension is standard and helps keep ride height steady when loaded.
Length 4943 mm, Width 1868 mm, Height 1498 mm, Wheelbase 2975 mm (5 Series Touring 2017–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group Media Information, Specifications of the new BMW 5 Series Touring, BMW 520d, valid from 02/2017, Rear-wheel drive is this non-xDrive 520d, Alpine White is a 2017 G31 solid paint in the BMW 5 Series Touring colour list.