For Turbocharged straight-six delivers excellent torque across a wide rev band (1200-5000rpm), and it works seamlessly with the eight-speed automatic gearbox. Cabin space and quality are exceptional.

Against The GT's so-so handling and fidgety ride mean it's really not that nice to drive. The combined boot lid/tailgate and folding rear bulkhead are over-fussy touches.

BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Hatchback

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

It's four tax bands higher than the diesel for company car drivers and a little more expensive to buy, but you may just think it's worth it because of that excellent straight-six petrol engine. Who's going to buy the V8 now?

What Car? readers say

4


Key facts

0–60mph
6.3 secs
Top speed
155 mph
Average mpg
31.7
Tank range
488 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

What is it? That's a question you're likely to be asked fairly frequently with the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo. BMW says it’s for people who want something more versatile than a saloon, but who are put off by the bulk of an SUV.

The entry-level 242bhp 3.0-litre diesel model (badged 530d GT) is the pick of the range, but BMW also offers a 295bhp 3.0-litre diesel (535d GT), a 302bhp twin-turbo 3.0-litre petrol engine (535i GT) or a 403bhp twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 (550i GT).

The options list runs to pages and the Adaptive Drive suspension system would be the first thing we ticked, because it greatly improves the 5 GT’s ride and handling. The head-up display which, among other things, beams sat-nav instructions onto the windscreen, is also worth considering.

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