BMW launches new estate 5 Series Touring

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has unveiled ahead of next month's Geneva Motor Show the new 5 Series TouringBMW 5 Series Gen.7Germany, 2017 > present24 versions
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. The model has grown in size and offers more interior space, but it is still lighter than the previous generation.

5 Series Touring: larger, lighter and with more space

Compared to the previous generation the new BMW 5 Series TouringBMW 5 Series Gen.7Germany, 2017 > present24 versions
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is 36mm longer (4943mm), 8mm wider (1868mm) and 10mm taller (1498mm). Its wheelbase has also increased by 7mm (2975mm).

Although the estate is larger than its predecessor, thanks to the extensive use of aluminium in the construction of the 5 Series TouringBMW 5 Series Gen.7Germany, 2017 > present24 versions
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, BMW has managed to reduce the model's weight. In fact this reduction is around 100kg.

The increased dimensions have also allowed BMWBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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to offer more cabin space and boot capacity. Cargo volume of the new5 Series TouringBMW 5 Series Gen.7Germany, 2017 > present24 versions
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has been increased to a total of 570 litres, 10 litres more than the previous model. With the seats folded boot space increases to 1700 litres.

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enigne lineup

The engine lineup of the new 5 Series TouringBMW 5 Series Gen.7Germany, 2017 > present24 versions
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will be composed by two petrol and two diesel units. The diesel range will include the 520d powered by a 190hp 2.0l four cylinder engine and the 530d thanks to a 265hp 3.0l straight six engine. The 530dBMW 530d xDrive TouringGermany, 2017 > present3 photos
will optionally be available with BMWBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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's xDrive four-wheel drive system.

The 530i and 540i xDriveBMW 540i xDrive TouringGermany, 2017 > present2 photos
are the petrol versions available at launch with the new 5 Series TouringBMW 5 Series Gen.7Germany, 2017 > present24 versions
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. The 530i is fitted with a 2.0l four cylinder engine with 252hp, while the 540i xDrive has been equipped with a 2.0 straight six engine with 340hp. The 540i xDrive is the fastest version at launch and according to BMW it can reach the 100km/h mark in 5.1 seconds.