BMW 5 Series Touring
The executive express with a hatch. Rear-drive straight sixes, later xDrive, and the kind of understated competence that made the 5 Series wagon a quiet enthusiast favorite even when America barely got it.
1992–2010Years
3Generations/trims
AWD / RWDDrivetrain
Wagon / estateBody
Specs by generation
| Generation / trim | Years | HP | Torque (lb-ft) | 0–60 (s) | Weight (lb) | Cargo (cu ft) | MPG comb | Drive | Engine | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i Touring (E34) | 1992–1995 | 189 | 184 | ~8.7 | ~3,627 | — | 19 | RWD | 2.5L 6cyl | ~$39,000 |
| 528i Touring (E39) | 1999–2003 | 193 | 207 | ~7.7 | ~3,593 | — | 19 | RWD | 2.8L 6cyl | ~$39,470 |
| 530xi Touring (E61) | 2006–2010 | 255 | 220 | 7.2 (0-100 km/h) | ~3,946 | — | 20 | AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | ~$50,000 |
Which years hold up and which to avoid is exactly what owners know best — check the BMW community, and always inspect a specific car (a cheap Bluetooth OBD2 reader pulls stored fault codes before you buy).
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