The fourth generation BMW 5 Series Touring will make its debut with an auto start stop function as a standard feature in the 520d model.
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Available with a choice of two straight-six petrol engines and a four-cylinder and six-cylinder diesel the vehicle is expected to be among the most popular BMW models yet.
The BMW 5 Series Touring.
The 520d is the most economical in the range – not only does it feature the start-stop function, but it also has average fuel consumption of 46.1mpg and a CO2 emission level of just 135g/km in an EU test cycle making it the best in its segment, according to BMW. Maximum output of the 2.0litre engine is up to 135kW with peak torque at 380Nm.
Meanwhile, the BMW 530d Touring offers an increase in engine output of 7kW compared to its predecessor with average fuel consumption down by up to four per cent at 36.8mpg with CO2 emissions at 169g/km. It includes a 3.0litre engine with an optimised turbocharger system with variable intake geometry for superior power and torque. It is also possible to upgrade the automatic transmission with BMW BluePerformance Technology that supplements the standard diesel particulate filter and oxidation catalyst with a nitrogen oxide storage catalyst.
As for the petrol engines, they both feature BMW’s second generation direct fuel injection system. Combined cycle fuel consumption for the 523i Touring is 30mph with CO2 emissions at 185g/km while the 535i Touring achieves average fuel consumption of 27.4mpg.
Depending on the model, a number of BMW EfficientDynamics measures may also be incorporated including brake energy regeneration; demand-dependent ancillary components; active air flap control; gearshift point indicator; and lightweight construction.
