The 520d Touring is propelled by a 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder turbodiesel producing 135kW/380Nm. This fuel efficient entry-level engine also offers fantastic fuel economy at just 5.3L/100km on the combined cycle -- a litre less than a Toyota Yaris hatch. CO2 emissions are just 139g/km. That aside, the 520d diesel rates as the most popular 5-Series model and its extra equipment - claimed to be worth $13,100 - is both impressive and practical. It - and the petrol 520i - now adds 18-inch alloys (19-inch is only a $500 option), bi-xenon headlights, Dakota leather upholstery, a premium audio, park sensors front and back plus a Verdict. To go with a cliched phrase, the 5 Series Touring really is all the car you would ever need. It’s refined, practical, fast and efficient providing you choose one of the diesel engines. It’s a car that’s hard to fault and it remains at the top of the premium estate car pile. Test drive a new BMW 5 Series. Superb to drive. Overall. The sixth generation BMW 5 Series got off to a low key start but its subtlety is perhaps its greatest asset. There's a self confidence about this car that eschews the need for look-at-me excess. Everything just quietly works. As a used proposition it's just as convincing as new. The BMW 5 Series is laser focused on BMW’s traditional values of driving pleasure and performance. But it successfully adds technology, luxury and driver-assistance systems to the mix too. Like all of its descendents, it’s a traditionally-shaped saloon car that probably sits alongside a slew of SUVs on executive car buyers’ shopping lists. Engine, performance and 0-60mph time. Petrol-engined Fives are predicted to account for just 5% of sales in the UK, and while that might make the enthusiasts amongst us sad, it’s actually not a Helpfully, a UK M550i will save something like £30,000 compared with an M5. It starts at a reasonable-sounding £68,590 although our test car – bristling with pricey options such as a £4995 Cons. Vague steering. Styling rather plain. Need options for best handling. The BMW 5 Series Touring estate is about so much more than just a big boot. It’s attractively styled, well equipped The Audi A6 Avant is a comfortable, quiet and technologically advanced estate that's beautifully built. A BMW 5 Series Touring is better to drive and has a more user-friendly infotainment system BMW 5 Series – test data Dealer price now: £28,745 Private price now: £27,560 Trade-in price now: £25,985 Cost per mile: 11.9 pence Total running costs: £1143.24 Insurance group 32 Typical xJMC.