BMW 5 Series E61

Touring version

The introduction of the third generation BMW 5 Series E61 Touring continues the bloodline of BMW's famous Touring name that, since its debut, has stood for dynamism, practicality and style.

Meeting the demands of the executive requiring dynamic on-road agility and large load carrying ability, the new model adds a refined, stylish look and a host of innovative technologies, ensuring that the Touring really is the estate car of choice. The big difference, of course, lies behind the rear roof pillars and back seats, where the 5 Series E61 Touring offers more load-carrying potential and versatility than the sedan. The rear gate opens electrically, with a switch on the key fob or dashboard, and swings very high for easy access to the load floor. A big reflector on the bottom of the gate adds an element of safety in darkness.

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2007 BMW 5 Series E61 Touring
Type	520d	523i	525i
Engine
Code	M47TU2 D20	N52 B25	N52 B25
Displacement	1995cc	2497cc	2996cc
Cylinders	4	6	6
Fuel type	Diesel	Gasoline	Gasoline
Power	120kW \| 163HP	140kW \| 190HP	160kW \| 218HP
Torque@RPM	340Nm@2000rpm	235Nm@3500rpm	270Nm@2400rpm
Performance
Top Speed	218km/h \| 135mph	230km/h \| 143mph	243km/h \| 151mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 0-60mph	8.9s	8.5s	7.4s
Fuel Consumption (l/100km \| mpg)
City	8.3 \| 28.3	10.6 \| 22.1	10.8 \| 21.7
Highway	4.8 \| 49	6.0 \| 39.2	5.9 \| 39.8
Combined	6.1 \| 38.5	7.7 \| 30.5	7.7 \| 30.5

Engine
Type	525xi (AWD)	525d	530i
Code	N52 B25	M57TU D25	N52 B30
Displacement	2996cc	2993cc	2996cc
Cylinders	6	6	6
Fuel type	Gasoline	Diesel	Gasoline
Power	160kW \| 218HP	145kW \| 197HP	200kW \| 272HP
Torque@RPM	270Nm@2400rpm	400Nm@1300rpm	320Nm@2750rpm
Performance
Top Speed	233km/h \| 145mph	232km/h \| 144mph	250km/h \| 155mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 0-60mph	8.2s	7.8s	6.5s
Fuel Consumption (l/100km \| mpg)
City	11.8 \| 19.9	8.4 \| 28	11.1 \| 21.1
Highway	6.4 \| 36.7	5.2 \| 45.2	6.0 \| 39.2
Combined	8.4 \| 28	6.8 \| 34.5	7.9 \| 29.7

Engine
Type	530xi (AWD)	530d	530xd (AWD)
Code	N52 B30	M57TU2 D30	M57TU2 D30
Displacement	2996cc	2993cc	2993cc
Cylinders	6	6	6
Fuel type	Gasoline	Diesel	Diesel
Power	200kW \| 272HP	173kW \| 235HP	173kW \| 235HP
Torque@RPM	320Nm@2750rpm	500Nm@1750rpm	500Nm@1750rpm
Performance
Top Speed	246km/h \| 153mph	245km/h \| 152mph	235km/h \| 146mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 0-60mph	6.9s	6.9s	6.8s
Fuel Consumption (l/100km \| mpg)
City	12 \| 19.6	8.8 \| 26.7	9.6 \| 24.5
Highway	6.4 \| 36.7	5.3 \| 44.3	5.8 \| 40.5
Combined	8.5 \| 27.6	6.6 \| 35.6	7.2 \| 32.6

Engine
Type	535d	550i
Code	M57TU D30	N62 B48
Displacement	2993cc	4799cc
Cylinders	6	8
Fuel type	Diesel	Gasoline
Power	210kW \| 286HP	270kW \| 367HP
Torque@RPM	580Nm@1750rpm	490Nm@3400rpm
Performance
Top Speed	250km/h \| 155mph	250km/h \| 155mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 0-60mph	6.5s	5.3s
Fuel Consumption (l/100km \| mpg)
City	9.4 \| 25	17.0 \| 13.8
Highway	5.6 \| 42	7.8 \| 30.1
Combined	7.0 \| 33.6	11.2 \| 21

Dimensions
Length	4843mm
Width	1846mm
Height	1491mm

Source for technical specifications: BMW.com.

The lift gate has a soft-close feature. When it's lowered, it automatically sucks itself shut, no slamming required. The glass window opens separately, which is convenient when dropping a briefcase or a couple of bags in back.

From the handling, accelerating or braking standpoints, it gives up nothing to the 530xi sedan, and it adds another dimension of utility. Cargo volume increases to 33.6 cubic feet, floor to ceiling, with the rear seat in place. With the rear seat folded forward, the 5 Series E61 Touring can swallow up to 58.3 cubic feet of luggage, more than the typical small SUV. The load area is flat, too, and nearly four feet wide. The cargo area is fully lined with thick, soft carpet, and it's full of convenient features, including four separate enclosed bins, cargo tie downs, bag holders, a power point, a cargo cover at seat height and a roll-out cargo net.

First sold in 1991, the BMW 5 Series Touring defined the premium estate segment and a host of innovations offered on the new version set it apart from its rivals. Of course that all the gadgets and safety features from the 5 Series E60 Sedan is also available on the Touring. One feature that is available only for the E61 Touring is the "Panoramic" roof for open-air motoring.

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