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2017 BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity

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2100kg
BMW 5 Series
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The towing capacity of the 2017 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 2017 BMW 5 Series matches the example listed here.

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2017 BMW 5 Series braked* towing capacity

Hatchback

2017 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

Sedan

2017 BMW 5 Series Specs Braked capacity
520d Luxury Line Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
530d Luxury Line Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
535d Luxury Line Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
520d M Sport Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
530d M Sport Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
535d M Sport Specs: 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
530E Iperf (Hybrid) Luxury Line Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded/Electric, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
530E Iperf (Hybrid) M Sport Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded/Electric, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
ActiveHybrid 5 Luxury Line Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded/Electric, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
528i Ind Collection Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
535i Ind Collection Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
520i Luxury Line Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
528i Luxury Line Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
530i Luxury Line Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
535i Luxury Line Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
540i Luxury Line Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
550I Luxury Line Specs: 4.4L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
520i Luxury Line Launch Edition Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
520i M Sport Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
528i M Sport Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
530i M Sport Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
535i M Sport Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
540i M Sport Specs: 3.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg

Wagon

2017 BMW 5 Series Specs Braked capacity
520d Luxury Line Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
520d M Sport Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
530i Luxury Line Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
530i M Sport Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC Braked capacity: 2000kg
535i Luxury Line 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.