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BMW 5 Series Touring G31 LCI

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BMW 5 Series Touring G31 LCI is an executive station wagon in production from 2020. It is available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.0 liters.

Compared to the pre-facelift model, the facelifted G31 has roughly the same drivetrain setup. Only minor changes were introduced on the cosmetic front. At the same more, more "woke" variants became available.

BMW has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the BMW 5 Series Touring G31 LCI comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear. Combined with RWD, this setup provides one of the best handling characteristics and tuning capabilities.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 80%

Pros

Great styling
Good suspension setup
Decent handling
Good performance
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Low fuel consumption
Good towing capacity

Cons

Complex emission control systems
Question of longevity with plastic engine parts

What external reviewers found

External score 72%

Pros

Decent infotainment system
Good standard equipment
Comfortable to drive
Punchy engine

Cons

Lack of boot space
Not as practical as rivals
No adaptive suspension
Jittery ride

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Specifications

Variants shown:

520d

520d xDrive

520e

520i

530d

530d xDrive

530e

530e xDrive

530i

530i xDrive

540d xDrive

540i xDrive

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 62% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The BMW 5 Series has traditionally lost out to its Mercedes-Benz E-Class arch-rival. This facelifted 5-er is no different, because the Merc still boasts the bigger cargo bay. The version we test here is the 530d Touring, running the Bavarian firm’s straight-six diesel, with 282bhp and 479lb ft.

Pros

Punchy engine
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Jittery ride
No adaptive suspension

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

Measuring 4,963mm nose to tail, few estates are longer than he BMW 5 Series Touring. Car is very similarly proportioned to all its main rivals, and is only slightly longer than a Mercedes E-Class Estate. There's loads of room inside for adults both in the front and the rear, too.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Good standard equipment
Decent infotainment system

Cons

Lack of boot space
Not as practical as rivals

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References

^ BMW 5 Series Touring 530d 2021 UK review. [autocar].
^ BMW 5 Series Touring review. [autoexpress].

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]