2012 BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity

Up to

2100kg

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The towing capacity of the 2012 BMW 5 Series supports up to 2100kg. 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 2012 BMW 5 Series matches the example listed here.

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2012 BMW 5 Series braked* towing capacity

Hatchback

2012 BMW 5 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
520d Gran Turismo	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2100kg
530d Gran Turismo	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2100kg
535i Gran Turismo	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2100kg
550I Gran Turismo	Specs: 4.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2100kg

Sedan

2012 BMW 5 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
520d (base)	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
535d (base)	Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
ActiveHybrid 5 (base)	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded/Electric, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
520i (base)	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
528i (base)	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
535i (base)	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
550I (base)	Specs: 4.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg

Wagon

2012 BMW 5 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
520d Touring	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
520d Touring Sport	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
535i Touring	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
535i Touring Sport	Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg

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