BMW 5 Series Specifications

Even entry-level SE models are festooned with kit

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BMW 5 Series trims
SE
RRP from £36,275

Even entry-level SE models come plastered with loads of kit. Satellite navigation comes as standard alongside Bluetooth connectivity, DAB digital radio, voice control, a 20GB hard drive for storing your music and a slick driver’s display instead of analogue dials. Cruise control, heated front seats, automatic windscreen wipers, 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights and front and rear parking sensors round out its comprehensive list of features.

BMW 5 Series SE equipment
Interior Features

3 spoke sport leather steering wheel

Anthracite Velour floor mats

Three spoke sport leather steering wheel

Exterior Features

Interior mirror with automatic anti dazzle

xDrive designation on tailgate

Entertainment

USB socket

Technical

Petrol Particulate Filter

Diesel particulate filter

Driver Convenience

Electric Power steering with Servotronic

Connected eDrive Services

BMW remote services

BMW 5 Series SE engines
There are 9 engines available with the SE trim
518d Auto
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • 4 door
Engine size
2.0 litres
Brake horsepower (BHP)
150
Acceleration (0-60mph)
8.8s
Fuel economy
63mpg
First year road tax
£205
RRP from
£36,275
520i Auto
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • 4 door
Engine size
2.0 litres
Brake horsepower (BHP)
184
Acceleration (0-60mph)
7.8s
Fuel economy
49mpg
First year road tax
£205
RRP from
£36,755
520d Auto
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • 4 door
Engine size
2.0 litres
Brake horsepower (BHP)
190
Acceleration (0-60mph)
7.3s
Fuel economy
63mpg
First year road tax
£205
RRP from
£37,775
520d xDrive Auto
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • 4 door
Engine size
2.0 litres
Brake horsepower (BHP)
190
Acceleration (0-60mph)
7.3s
Fuel economy
60mpg
First year road tax
£205
RRP from
£39,775
530i Auto
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • 4 door
Engine size
2.0 litres
Brake horsepower (BHP)
252
Acceleration (0-60mph)
6.1s
Fuel economy
48mpg
First year road tax
£205
RRP from
£41,900
530e Auto
  • Hybrid
  • Automatic
  • 4 door
Engine size
2.0 litres
Brake horsepower (BHP)
252
Acceleration (0-60mph)
6.2s
Fuel economy
128mpg
First year road tax
£0
RRP from
£45,810
530d Auto
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • 4 door
Engine size
3.0 litres
Brake horsepower (BHP)
265
Acceleration (0-60mph)
5.7s
Fuel economy
54mpg
First year road tax
£515
RRP from
£46,195
530d xDrive Auto
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • 4 door
Engine size
3.0 litres
Brake horsepower (BHP)
265
Acceleration (0-60mph)
5.4s
Fuel economy
50mpg
First year road tax
£515
RRP from
£48,195
540i xDrive Auto
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
  • 4 door
Engine size
3.0 litres
Brake horsepower (BHP)
340
Acceleration (0-60mph)
4.8s
Fuel economy
36mpg
First year road tax
£830
RRP from
£49,225
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The 5 Series may look like the old one – but it's far more high-tech
M Sport models aren't quite as comfy as SE models on bumpy roads
The rear seats are comfy, even for long journeys
The interior is well-built out of plush, quality materials
Rear-seat passengers get their own climate controls
There are plenty of cubbyholes in the 5 Series' cabin
There's plenty of headroom and legroom in the back
The boot capacity is pretty much identical to what you'll find in the Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class
You get 60:40 split/folding rear seats as standard, but a three-way split seat is an option
Fold the seat down and you get enough room to carry a bike with a wheel removed
The 5 Series' cabin is quiet, even at high speeds
The 5 Series is a big car, but it's easy to drive
The view out is pretty decent, but the £1,095 360-degree camera system is a godsend in tight parking spaces
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