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.
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 |
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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 |
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 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.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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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 € |
BMW 5 series total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own BMW 5 series? 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.
BMW 5 series 2016 total costs of ownership calculator
Calculate total cost of ownership of the BMW 5 series, including purchase, insurance, maintenance, taxes and other costs based on how you use your vehicle.
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)
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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