Australian pricing and specifications for the 2017 BMW 5 Series Touring have been announced this week, with the Bavarian wagon set to start from a smidgen under AUD 100,000 when it arrives in October. Just two variants will be offered in Australia, the diesel-powered 520d and the petrol-powered 530i.

Kicking off the range at AUD 9,900 before on-road costs, the BMW 5 Series 520d commands a AUD 6000 premium over its sedan equivalent, though is powered by the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine developing 190 hp of power and 400 Nm of torque. The diesel wagon can sprint from 0-100km/h in 7.8 seconds, while returning a claimed fuel consumption of 4.9L/100km on the combined cycle.


Fitted with the Luxury Line design package as standard, equipment included with the 520d Touring includes 18-inch BMW light-alloy wheels, chrome exterior highlights, leather sports steering wheel, Dakota leather seat upholstery, ambient lighting, keyless access and start, DAB+ digital radio, head-up display, a 12-speaker HiFi sound system, full-LED headlights and fog-lights, and a split-opening automatic tailgate – the rear windscreen can open independently as a glass hatch.

Other highlights include driving assistant plus, electric front seat adjustment, navigation system professional, wireless smartphone charging, matte-silver roof rails, speed limit recognition, and a Sensatec faux leather-trimmed instrument panel.


The M Sport Package is optional on the entry-level diesel, commanding a AUD 7200 premium. Extra features include larger 19-inch BMW M-light alloy wheels, the M Aerodynamics package, M Sport suspension, ‘Shadow Line’ dark-themed exterior finishes, ‘M’ badging, trapezoidal tailpipe finishers in chrome, an M leather steering wheel, front sports seats, and an Anthracite BMW Individual roof liner.

Meanwhile, the 530i Touring starts at AUD 115,500 before on-road costs, or AUD 6600 more than the equivalent 530i sedan. Specifications largely mirror its sedan counterpart, and it’s fitted as standard with the M Sport Package. Under the bonnet is the same 252 hp/350 Nm 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine from the 530i sedan, helping the Touring to sprint from 0-100 km/h in a spritely 6.5 seconds, with combined fuel use rated at 6.5L/100km.


Additional equipment includes adaptive LED headlights with automatic high beam, heated front seats with electric lumbar support, a 16-speaker harman/kardon premium surround sound system, and a multi-function driver’s display. Other extras over the 520d with M Sport Package include electrically-adjustable dampers and M Sport brakes.

The Luxury Line package is also available on the 530i as a no-cost option, and offers 19-inch ‘Luxury’ light alloy wheels, comfort front seats with active seat ventilation, nappa leather upholstery, four-zone climate control, and the ambient air package.


Several cost-option packages are offered to further enhance and personalise the 5 Series Touring, including the Innovations Package, the Comfort Package, the Exclusive Package and the Precision Package. Kicking off the optional packs is the Innovations Package (AUD 1600), which adds the BMW Display Key, remote parking and gesture control.

Next is the Comfort Package available for the entry-level 520d. Costing AUD 2700 with the standard Luxury Line specification, or AUD 2100 when combined with the optional M Sport Package, this option adds dynamic damper control, high beam assist, front seat heating and electric lumbar support.

The Exclusive package (AUD 6400) is specifically for the 520d Luxury Line, adding 19-inch light-alloy wheels in one of two styles, nappa leather upholstery, dynamic damper control, high beam assist, along with heated comfort front seats.


Lastly, the Precision Package (AUD 3400) brings a 16-speaker harman/kardon surround system, adaptive LED headlights, multi-function instrument display and high beam assist to the 520d. As with most premium brands, there’s also a huge range of individual cost options including exterior paints, interior trims, and numerous add-on features are available.

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available to order now, with first deliveries arriving in October. 2017 BMW 5 Series Touring pricing (plus on-road costs)
  •          520d Touring – AUD 99,900
  •          530i Touring – AUD 115,500