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BMW 5 Series Touring 520i MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto [Tech Pack] Review

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The entry-level petrol in the range, the 520i, is the least recommendable. It will get from 0-62mph in 8.3sec but needs revving hard to achieve its best; not ideal in a load-lugging estate car.


520i MHT

Estate

Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car, which costs more than £100,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has six in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

5 SERIES

M Sport trim is extremely popular, thanks largely to its more aggressive body styling and bigger alloys. You don't get a lot of extra substance for the added cost, apart from sports front seats, bigger brakes, privacy glass and a much stiffer ride courtesy of the M Suspension.

M Sport

520i MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto [Tech Pack]

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Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser

40/20/40 split folding rear seats with additional mechanism in luggage compartment

Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open/close + anti-trap facility and comfort closing function

Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors includes integrated direction indicators and automatic parking function

Airbags - driver/front passenger, rear and side, first and second row seats head airbags, front passenger seat airbag deactivation

Folding exterior side mirror with auto- dimming

Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight

M electric front sport seats includes electrical seat adjustment with memory, lumbar support and M embossing on headrests

Gesture tailgate/boot lid opening and closing

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Comfort pack - 5 Series Touring SE/M Sport/M550i

Comfort plus pack - 5 Series Touring SE/M Sport

Technology plus pack with Bowers and Wilkins diamond sound system - 5 Series M Sport

Technology plus pack with Harman kardon sound system - 5 Series M Sport

Leather/Artificial leather seat upholstery

BMW 5 Series Touring

In the right specification, the 5 Series Touring is enjoyable to drive with a classy, comfortable and well equipped interior. Although it can't quite match the enormous boot that you get in a Mercedes E-Class Estate, it’s still a very practical and well-rounded option.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Huge boot and excellent practicality</li> <li>Plenty of interior space so you can carry passengers as well as luggage </li> <li>Strong engines to pull a heavily laden car</li> <li>Comfortable ride, especially on the motorway</li> <li>Low running costs for company car drivers</li></ul>

If you’re after bags of space but you don’t want to commit to the van-like dimensions and styling of an MPV, there are some great estate cars on offer that should do the job.

Tricks to look out for include an electric tailgate&nbsp;that opens automatically when you wave your foot under the rear bumper; this is&nbsp;particularly handy if you’re trying to load in a heavy or&nbsp;bulky item. You should also look for handles in the side of the boot itself that can drop down the rear seats; these are much more convenient than having to walk around the side of the car to do it.

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