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2012 BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity

Up to

2100kg
BMW 5 Series
Expert Rating
7.0/10

CarsGuide has published 3 expert reviews of the BMW 5 Series 2012. It has an average rating of 7 out of 10. Read all the reviews here.

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 20D Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
535d 35D Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
ActiveHybrid 5 Active Hybrid 5 Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded/Electric, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
520i 20I Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
528i 28I Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
535i 35I Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
550I 50I 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.

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