The New BMW 5 Series Touring
Published: 4th April 2004
Featuring a VN turbocharger and the latest common rail fuel injection, the brand-new 2.5-litre straight-six diesel develops maximum output of 130 kW (177 bhp) from 2,497 cc and muscular torque of 400 Newton-meters or 295 lb-ft between 2,000 and 2,750 rpm. This is an increase in output by 10 kW/14 bhp and in torque by 50 Nm/37 lb-ft over the former model. Acceleration to 100 km/h in the 525d comes in 8.3 (8.5)* seconds, fuel consumption in the EU cycle is a mere 7.0 (8.0) litres on 100 kilometres, equal to 40.4/35.3 mpg Imp. Top speed, finally, is 225 (222) km/h or 140 (138) mph.
Starring as a genuine power diesel, the three-litre six-cylinder develops maximum output of 160 kW (218 bhp) and supreme torque of 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) from 2 000–2 750 rpm, thus giving the new Touring the same kind of muscle already available on the 5 Series Saloon and the 7 Series. Offering average fuel consumption of just 7.2 (8.0) litres/100 km equal to 39.2(40.4) mpg Imp, the 530d Touring accelerates to 100 km/h in 7.2 (7.4) seconds and has a top speed of 242 (240) km/h or 150 (149) mph.
525d and 530d with EU4 emission standard and particle filter
Both diesel models come as standard with a soot particle filter developed as a completely new feature by BMW from the ground up. Interacting with additional refinements on the engine itself, this new filter enables the diesel models, just like their Saloon counterparts, to fulfill well ahead of time the EU4 emission standards not coming into force EU-wide until 2006. Thanks to a special catalytic coating, this innovative system does not require any fuel additives and is able to regenerate itself. The advantages for the customer are unrestricted function of the particle filter throughout a very long service life without requiring any additional maintenance, no reduction in engine output, and no increase in fuel consumption.
Within the range of petrol engines, the 2.5-litre bi-VANOS power unit developing maximum output of 141 kW (192 bhp) and maximum torque of 245 Nm (181 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm is the refined midfielder within the BMW six-cylinder line-up - an engine combining dynamic performance with superior smoothness, power with economy. The BMW 525i Touring accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.2 (8.8) seconds and has a top speed of 232 (229) km/h equivalent to 144 (142) mph. Fuel consumption in the EU cycle is just 9.9 (10.3) litres/100 km or 28.5 (26.9) mpg Imp.
Top version with high-tech 8-cylinder power unit. The most powerful engine available in the 5 Series Touring is BMW's 4.4-litre 8-cylinder aluminium power unit with Valvetronic engine management, bi-VANOS, and a Fully Variable Intake Manifold. Developing maximum output of 245 kW (333 bhp) and peak torque of 450 Nm (332 lb-ft), this impressive machine gives the BMW 545i Touring the performance of a genuine sports car, with acceleration to 100 km/h in just 5.9 (6.0) seconds. Top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h or 155 mph, fuel consumption averages 11.3 (11.2) litres or 25.0 (25.2) mpg Imp in the EU cycle.
*Figures in brackets relate to models with automatic transmission.
BMW 5-Series Touring
Our BMW 5-Series Touring Guide lists the full specification of the current UK 5-Series Touring range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £29,495 - £68,495
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Models in the range: 17
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