2008 BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity

Up to

2000kg

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The towing capacity of the 2008 BMW 5 Series supports up to 2000kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your 2008 BMW 5 Series matches the example listed here.

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2008 BMW 5 Series braked* towing capacity

Sedan

2008 BMW 5 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
520d (base)	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
530d (base)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
530d Sport	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
523i (base)	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
525i (base)	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
530i (base)	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1900kg
540i (base)	Specs: 4.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
550I (base)	Specs: 4.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
525i Sport	Specs: 2.5L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
530i Sport	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1900kg
540i Sport	Specs: 4.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
550I Sport	Specs: 4.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg

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2008 BMW 5 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
530i (base)	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
530i Sport	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.

2008 BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity

2008 BMW 5 Series braked* towing capacity

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