Though BMW makes a raft of SUVs (and the list is growing fast), the German manufacturer still makes two rock-solid estate cars. The 3 Series and 5 Series Touring models are both top picks for those who aren’t after the high-ride of off-roaders but still want plenty of practicality. Here we’re testing the more spacious and petrol-powered 530i. The new BMW 5 Series, in what might as well be called ‘Brit-spec’ It’s the 520d four-cylinder turbodiesel, which, in regular rear-drive form, is good for up to 65.7mpg and 114g/km of CO2. We The warranty I have doesn't them either. Perfect. In addition, the car itself is distinctly average. Fuel consumption is poor compared to Audi, mercedes or any other similar size. Boot space is shallow for an estate and not completely flat. The idrive system is quite basic and poorly designed. Limited storage space in the cabin, with nowhere to The BMW i5 range kicks off with the rear-wheel-drive eDrive40, which features a rear-mounted electric motor developing 335bhp and 317lb ft of torque, giving it a claimed 0-62mph time of 6.0sec and BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Volvo V90; In-depth reviews. Volvo V90 Cross Country review; Road tests. New Volvo V90 T8 plug-in hybrid 2017 review; New Volvo V90 Cross Country . BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes E-Class Estate vs Volvo V90; In-depth reviews. Volvo V90 Cross Country review; Road tests. New Volvo V90 T8 plug-in hybrid 2017 review; New Volvo V90 Cross Country The entry-level 320i petrol develops 184hp, and is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. This is available with rear-wheel drive as standard or xDrive all-wheel drive for about £1,400 more. It’s a fine default choice, with a 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds and delivering oodles of driver satisfaction. For those looking for a 330i, that’s Boot space. With the standard 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats in place, the 3 Series Touring offers a reasonable 495 litres of boot space – which is (just) more than you get in the Mercedes C Both the 3 Series and A4 feel happier to be hustled than the softly suspended V60, which grips well enough but sways around the most and feels the least composed during fast changes of direction

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