BMW 5 series 2016 G31 Estate car

This generation of BMW 5 series G31 has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2020. We can provide information about 13 modifications of this generation. 2016 BMW 5 series is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (7 versions) and classical rear wheel drive (6 versions).

This BMW is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.0 litres and power of from 184 to 340 horsepower un five diesel engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.0 litres and power of from 190 to 400 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both automatic (12 versions), as well as manual (1 version) gearbox.

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BMW 5 series 2016 G31 Estate car average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.8 to 7.3 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.3 to 5.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 5 series 2016 G31 Estate car petrol engine version is BMW 530i Touring, consuming 5.8 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 5 series 2016 G31 Estate car diesel - BMW 520d Touring for 100 kilometers consumes 4.3 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 5 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 44 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +43% for petrol engines and +44% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 5 series modification.

BMW 5 series 2016 G31 Estate car CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 133 to 167 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 114 to 139 grams per kilometer. From BMW 5 series with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has BMW 530i Touring which produces an average of 133 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the BMW 5 series diesels least CO2 distributes BMW 520d Touring - 114 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 4.6 seconds has BMW M550d version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 520i reaching this speed only in 8.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 252 hp version (BMW 530i Touring) and 6 other versions.

Lenght of BMW 5 series is 494 cm, it is large car. For comparison - BMW 5 series is about 2 cm longer than Audi A6 estate car / wagon. BMW 5 series gross weight is from 2350 to 2620 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. BMW 5 series trunk space is 570 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1700 litres.

This BMW is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 26 000 €. Users calculated BMW 5 series 2016 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 6000 € cost per year and 0.45 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 34%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 16% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 5 series for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 5 series prices and costs.

BMW 5 series modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 520i Jan 2017 — Dec 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Touring

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 252 HP 5.8 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 530i 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 2.0 Petrol 252 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 520d Touring

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption
Only version with manual transmission

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 520d Touring Jan 2016 — Dec 2019

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.3 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 520d 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2019 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 520d 4x4 Jan 2019 — Dec 2020 2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 525d Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 2.0 Diesel 231 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 540i Touring xDrive 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (340 HP)

3.0 Petrol 340 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 530d Touring 3.0 Diesel 265 HP 4.7 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 530d Touring xDrive 4x4 3.0 Diesel 265 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 540d 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 3.0 Diesel 320 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW M550d 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2020

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds

3.0 Diesel 400 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 5 series service and maintenanceOil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

BMW 5 series safety

During safety testing BMW 5 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 5 series is evaluated with outstanding rate 91 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 85 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 5 series got 81 points from 100.
BMW 5 series safety equipment has been rated as average - 59 percents from 100.

BMW 5 series prices

BMW 5 series 2016 - 2020 estate car price in Latvia is from 12500 € to 48000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 5 series price is entirely high - BMW 5 series is approximately for 16 percents more expensive then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 2016 - 2020 prices). Despite of price above average BMW 5 series quality is not so good (see below), so this BMW may not be the best choice for this price.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
BMW 5 series 2021 price 46 000 € 47 000 € 48 000 €
BMW 5 series 2020 price 22 000 € 24 500 € 27 000 €
BMW 5 series 2019 price 23 000 € 27 500 € 30 000 €
BMW 5 series 2018 price 18 500 € 22 000 € 25 000 €
BMW 5 series 2017 price 17 500 € 20 500 € 23 500 €
BMW 5 series 2016 price 12 500 € 14 000 € 16 500 €

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BMW 5 series reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service BMW 5 series reliability is extremely low. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 12 percent of BMW 5 series of this generation (on average 4 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 6.4%.

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BMW 5 series 2016 G31 Estate car features (options)

Percentage of BMW 5 series with corresponding feature (option)

Climate control
89%
Rain sensor
88%
Tire pressure control
87%
Conditioning
68%
Metallic paint
67%
Distance control
51%
Xenon headlights
30%
Bi-xenon lights
29%

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BMW 5 series reviews

Total 101 BMW 5 series owner reviews

At the moment we dont have reviews about BMW 5 series manufactured from 2016 to 2020.
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BMW 5 series 2015 Sedan Petrol 5.0 litres, Automatic gearbox
Purchase year:2015 new car)Owned for30`000 kilometers (1 year)
Average fuel consumption:15.0 litres per 100km (30% urban driving)
Total car rating:
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