BMW 5-Series 530i SE Saloon

Excellent ride and handling, a roomy cabin and great refinement hand the 5-Series victory in the executive car class. It's also economical to run, though the interior is cheap in places.

Rating:
On the road price: £34,750
For: Handling and steering, sound insulation, seat comfort and support, inclusive servicing scheme
Against: Bulky dash design, minimal storage, some cheap plastics, ungainly styling from some angles

KEY:

Better than class average

Worse than class average

Equal to class average

Items		This Car
Price		£34,750
Aim To Pay		£31,745
Pence Per Mile		66
Euro Ncap Occupant Protection
Euro Ncap Child Protection
Euro Ncap Pedestrian Protection
Emission Class		EU4
Transmission Type		6-spd (man) 6-spd (auto)
Insurance Group		18
Cylinders		6
Valves		24v
Power bhp		272@6700
Power ps
Torque		2028 (Nm)
Engine Size cc		2996

CO2 Emissions Manual		182
Urban mpg Manual		25.9
Extra Urban mpg Manual		48.7
Combined mpg Manual		36.7
Top Speed Manual		155
0-60 mph (manual)
0-62 mph (manual)		6.3

CO2 Emissions Automatic		178
Urban mpg Automatic		26.2
Extra Urban mpg Automatic		50.4
Combined mpg Automatic		37.7
Top Speed Auomatic		155
0-60 mph (auto)
0-62 mph (auto)		6.5
Fuel Type		U
Fuel Tank Capacity litres		70
Kerb Weight kg		1605
Gross Weight kg		2090
Towing Limit kg		2000
Warranty Time Years		3
Warranty Time Miles		Unlimited
Boot Capacity Litres Minimum		520
Boot Capacity Litres Topimum
Wheelbase mm		2888
Length mm		4841
Width mm		1846
Height mm		1468
Service Interval miles		Variable

KEY:

Avaliable N/A = Not Avaliable

Trim
Auto	£1,460
Power Steering
Central Locking
ESP
Alloy Wheels
Air Conditioning	N/A
Climate Control
Electric Mirrors
Electric Front Windows
Electric Rear Windows
Manual Sunroof	N/A
Electric Sunroof	£870
Metallic Paint
Cruise Control
Rear_Parking_Sensors
Leather Seats	£1,340
Front Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Alarm
Immobiliser
Radio Cassette	N/A
CD
Satellite Navigation	£1,335
DVD Player
Split Fold Rear Seat	£365

36.7 MPG

(Class Ave. 39.6 MPG)

66 ppm

(Class Ave. 25 ppm)

6.5 secs

(Class Ave. 4.59 secs)

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