85. BMW 5 SERIES TOURING

Price £38,385 On sale Now

BMW has broadened the scope of the all-new 5 Series line-up with the latest practical Touring model. The sleek estate goes toe to toe with the Volvo V90 and Mercedes E-class Estate.

The Touring commands a £2,360 premium over the saloon, but the extra cash brings an added dose of practicality. Luggage space increases by 40 litres to 570 litres; that’s 174 litres more than in the Volvo, but 120 litres shy of what’s on offer in the Mercedes. Fold the 40:20:40-split seats and BMW claims a maximum capacity of 1,700 litres.

From launch, buyers will have the option of two diesel and two petrol engines. As in the saloon, the entry-level Touring is badged 520d and uses a 187bhp 2.0-litre diesel; a more potent 261bhp 3.0 diesel powers the 530d.

The smallest petrol powerplant is a 248bhp 2.0-litre turbo also found in the 530i, while a 335bhp 3.0-litre tops the range in the 540i.

“Touring commands a £2,360 premium over the saloon, but the extra cash brings an added dose of practicality”