BMW 5-Series Touring (2003-2010) review
At a glance
| Price new | £25,835 - £52,690 |
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| Used prices | £720 - £6,309 |
| Road tax cost | £195 - £760 |
| Insurance group | 31 - 45 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 370 - 816 miles |
| Number of doors | 5 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
Wide choice of strong yet efficient engines, good load area, great to drive, superbly built cabin
Styling still not to everyone's taste, similar-sized estates offer more boot space
BMW 5-Series Touring (03-10) rivals
Overview
Making an estate car equally practical and stylish is no easy task but the 5-Series Touring comes close. While the looks caused some controversy when the model was first introduced, the angled design has aged well but still stands out. It comes with a usefully large luggage area too and folding down the rear seats is fairly straightforward. True other estates like the Mercedes E-Class and Volvo V70 offer more space, but the BMW is unrivalled when it comes to driver appeal and enjoyment.
In 2007 the 5-Series line-up was revised and the firm introduced the Efficient Dynamics technology to the range which brought more efficient engines with increased power – the frugal 520d is able to return an impressive 53mpg.
