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Autocar - News and reviews from the original car experts Skip to content Home Car Reviews News Blogs Videos Forums Cars for sale 6 issues for £1 BMW 530d review More Pics Email Print Test Data Your say Comments: 68 Join the discussion BMW 5 Series 530d SE Auto Road Test Test date Monday, March 15, 2010 Price as tested £38,595 For Useable mix of performance and economy; cabin space and finish; refinement Against Bland styling; ride on standard suspension; occasional understeer Background Design On the road Living Verdict Data During the past 10 years BMW has branched out into every market niche, from the coupé-SUV crossover that is the X6 to the estate-saloon-soft-roader hybrid that is the 5-series GT. But it is still the classic, default models like this new 5-series saloon that form the backbone of the brand. Sales figures reflect this, with more than 90,000 examples of the outgoing Bangle-designed E60 5-series sold in the UK since it was introduced in 2003. From the look of the new model, you would be forgiven for thinking that BMW is playing it safe. But underneath the skin the 5-series is more complex than ever. A new eight-speed automatic gearbox is available on the whole range, and every one of the seven engines – three diesel and four petrol – are new or heavily upgraded. Here we are testing the 530d. It’s a 5-series variant that has always offered an unrivalled combination of performance and affordability. Initially at least, all 5-series will be in SE specification, which is what you see here. M Sport trim will follow later this year. 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About Us Contact Us Help Home Manufacturers News Spy Shots Reviews Blogs Gallery Magazine Forum Shop Cars for Sale News Feed | CAR reviews Long term tests Subscribe to CAR magazine BMW models, news & reviews Related articles BMW 5-series Touring (2010) first official pictures BMW M5 (2011): new F10 super saloon scooped Rivals Jaguar XF 3.0 Diesel S (2010) CAR review Mercedes E250 CDI (2009) CAR review Audi A6 3.0T facelift (2008) CAR review Other models BMW 530d SE Gran Turismo (2009) CAR review CAR Reviews Click Thumbnails to Enlarge Statistics How much? £37,100 On sale in the UK: Now Engine: 2993cc 24v straight-six turbodiesel, 242bhp @ 4000rpm, 398lb ft @ 1750-3000rpm Transmission: Eight-speed auto, rear-wheel drive Performance: 6.3sec 0-62mph, 155mph (limited), 45.6mpg, 162g/km CO2 How heavy / made of? from 1685kg/aluminium and steel How big (length/width/height in mm)? 4899/1860/1464 Need to know CAR's rating 5 Handling 4 Performance 5 Usability 5 Feelgood factor 5 Readers' rating 3.5 BMW 530d SE (2010) new CAR review By Ben Barry First Drives 26 March 2010 12:27 As benchmarks for the new BMW 5-series saloon go, the last-generation E60 530d takes some beating – fast, refined, dynamically capable, comfortable and incredibly durable. And, despite early controversy, its ‘flame surfaced’ body still looks fresh these days. It must be quite an intimidating act to follow, then, not only for its competitors, but also for its successor: the F10-generation BMW 530d saloon. And the headlines for the new BMW 5-series saloon are… The diesel six-pot gets 4.3% more bhp and 8% more torque, yet fuel consumption falls by 6.1% and emissions tumble by 9.1% - that’s a best-in-class 45.6mpg and 162g/km – two whole tax bands lower than rivals. Be warned, though – that’s in part down to the optional eight-speed auto (previously seen on the 7-series and baby Rolls Ghost ) we’re testing, and it’s £1605 extra with paddleshifters, £1495 without. We previously criticised the old Five’s ride and stingy rear legroom, but a quick jump in the back confirms it’s now amply spacious, while adaptive dampers (£965 or a steep £2220 when combined with the adaptive anti-roll bars fitted to our test car) promise to smother imperfections. Elsewhere there’s fully electric steering for the first time (saves 4g/km) and the option of active steering (speed-sensitive ratio tweaking and rear-wheel steering for £1300). What are the key options? As well as the auto (from £1495), the dampers (£965), and the active steering (£1300), there’s a head-up display (£940), rear seat entertainment (£2060), electric memory seats (£900) and the top-spec sat-nav costs £2045. Still, at least leather, Bluetooth, parking sensors and the Professional-spec radio are now standard and price rises average a little over £1k across the range. How does the new Five drive? Incredibly well. In the Comfort setting the optional dampers do indeed bring new levels of ride refinement to the Five, although the latest E-class is better again. We tested our car on the optional 18s (£665) and, wouldn’t you believe it, it just so happens that these are the actual size that BMW tailored the dampers for – because they’re a middleground between the standard 17s and big-boy 19s. The electric steering might lack ultimate tactility, but its direct, precise and builds its weight with a progression often absent from similar systems. The 3.0-litre TD powerplant is incredibly smooth and thumps you forward with instant dollops of torque – though it could be quieter at idle – while the eight-speed slusher (a conventional torque converter, not a dual-clutch ’box) makes for rapid, smooth shifts and silky low-speed manoeuvring. Despite the plethora of ratios, it never seems to hunt for a gear, so you never feel the urge to select manual mode, even on really challenging roads. It’s more mature than before and certainly favours a smudge of understeer to a wag of oversteer, but it’s still a fun and rewarding car to drive hard over a twisty road. What about the optional active steering? Last time it was simply a variably geared steering rack and we advised against it. This time it adds rear-wheel steering to the mix too and, while it’s much better, we’d still leave that box unchecked. The rear-wheel steering does work brilliantly on demanding roads, yet the rack feels too slow when charging hard over the same surfaces, no doubt because it equated the speed with motorway driving and so morphed to a longer ratio that would suit high-speed straight line stability. Great for hairpins, great for autobahn blasting, but still not so great for the important bit in between. Verdict All in it’s a triumph for the new 5-series – great drivetrain, excellent build quality, much-needed extra rear legroom and a much more polished ride. We would, however, be intrigued to sample a car riding on fixed dampers with 19s – many last-gen cars opted for this set-up and rode terribly as a result. But an eight-speed auto 530d on 18s with adaptive dampers? Yes please. >> Click 'Add your comment' below and let us know what you think of the new BMW 5-series 1 Rate this article... 1 2 3 4 5 Average rating: 3.5 (100 votes) Discuss this Add your comment Sign in You must be signed in to submit a comment. BMW 530d SE (2010) new CAR review Subject Your comment Please enter a comment Please enter a comment By submitting your comment, you agree to adhere to the CAR Magazine website Terms and Conditions Cancel Subscribe to comments You must be logged in to subscribe to a topic Login or register now julesandsand says RE: BMW 530d SE (2010) new CAR review I've now had a 520dSE auto for about six weeks now. It has standard suspension and 18" wheels. I don't normally specify bigger wheels but when I test drove a 530d on 18s the ride quality was excellent. I even drove a 523i on 20" wheels and was amazed how good the ride quality was (if not the look of such huge wheels). The car is now less of a sports saloon and more of a (not much) scaled down 7 series and the emphasis seems to be on refinement rather than B-road capability, which is why I bought it. In my view the interior design is excellent and is finally a good car in which to be a rear seat passenger. I haven't driven one with adaptive drive but having owned a previous model 7 series with Dynamic Drive I would imagine it would transform the handling and if I did a lot of driving on twisty roads would probably have specified it. Performance from the 2 litre diesel is more than adequate (for me), it doesn't feel underpowered in any situation and the benefits of lower emissions and better fuel consumption (averaging 54mpg) are worthwhile. My first 530d in the late nineties had fewer bhp than todays 520d - how engine technology has moved on. One thing I particularly like is the auto handbrake function which I enjoyed on the 7 series but is better on the new 5 as it is switched on and off using a button near the gear selector and not using the i-drive. When considering others in the purchase process, I found the M-Benz 4 cylinder diesels agricultural by comparison to the BMW, and the E Class interior much inferior in design and style. Only the XF is a serious rival in my view. I like a light interior and so have a sunroof but I wish that the E-class's panoramic sunroof was available. The sports seats are excellent and I was glad to see that leather is now standard. I have never liked runflat tyres and, having had 3 E39 model 5 's did not buy an E60 model because I thought the ride and refinement were ruined by the tyres, but the tyres seem to have improved since then and, whilst the ride is excellent, the tyres are the major source of noise and I would still prefer standard tyres and a spare wheel. All in all an excellent car. 18 August 2010 14:25 terryinmaidstone says RE: BMW 530d SE (2010) new CAR review I have a new F10 530D auto delivered in June which has now done 3,500 miles, it's on standard (run flat) tyres and suspension, it replaced a E60 530D auto in which I did 75,000 miles. The car is fantastic, much quieter than the previous car and the ride very comfortable and free of the old car's harshness. The car feels much quicker due to the new auto box but you can't even feel the changes it is so smooth. Road holding initially didn't feel as good as the old car but once you get used to it I think it is better and even easier to throw about! The interior of the car is rock solid and ultra high quality. I nearly bought an XF but was put off by the reliability, I am very glad that I didn't. Any downside - it's more expensive as leather is standard and replacement run flats are not yet widely available. I had a puncture in the south of France at 9:30 on a Saturday and the earliest they could get a replacement was mid morning Monday. That apart I am very very happy with the car - a quantum leap forward from the E60! 13 August 2010 10:15 danewing says RE: BMW 530d SE (2010) new CAR review There's something odd about all BMW's, especially the 5 Series. When a new model comes out, I suddenly start coveting the previous generation. What I wouldn't give for an E60 M5 or 540! 24 April 2010 01:06 Sundar says RE: BMW 530d SE (2010) new CAR review What amazes me is that you have to add so many optional extras before the ride can be considered on the same footing as its rivals, XF, EClass and AUDI. CAR should compare how the ride is when you have standard suspension with the rubbish RUN FLATS TYRES and its rivals. This means its like for like comparison. Once again the UK motorist are being short changed by BMW. They have forced the UK motorist to go for the "suspension" system instead of offering standard tyres which will give far better ride without the suspension. They offer standard tyres in Europe why not UK, which is there most profitable market? Anyway my next car is likely to be the XF or EClass a real shame since I was very keen on BMW as my next car but longer. 16 April 2010 09:33 comment8 says RE: BMW 530d SE (2010) new CAR review I find it quite bizzare that the car has been optimised for an optioned setup. Surely this will make the wheels and dampers essential for the used market. The new price would therfore have to be adjusted accordingly. Pretty sad that a coventional spring/damper setup no longer suffices in providing a decent ride/handling compromise. 31 March 2010 03:00 Show all comments Become a CAR contributor Upload stories, photos or videos direct to the site , or email newsdesk@carmagazine.co.uk . 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For many, the BMW 530d is not only one of the finest diesel-powered cars on the road, but it's among the most capable all-rounders, too. Providing a perfect balance between performance, economy and practicality, it has been a massive hit. Yet despite that success, and as rival manufacturers such as Jaguar and Audi begin to draw closer, BMW has moved the goalposts still further with the new 535d. Here is a car that the maker modestly claims has "the best diesel engine in the world". As has become BMW's habit of late, the 535's badging is something of a misnomer. The reality is that this machine uses the same 3.0-litre, straight-six engine as in the 530d, albeit with the addition of a second turbo. This gives the newcomer a healthy power boost from 218bhp to 272bhp. As a result, the automatic-only 535d Touring driven here covers the sprint from 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds and will cruise on to achieve a 155mph limited maximum speed. Without the restriction, BMW reckons the model would run to 162mph. And that's impressive for a car that offers fuel returns of 34.4mpg on the combined cycle - a minor drop from the 35.3mpg of the 530d. As if those on-paper figures were not good enough, it only takes one press of your right foot when you're behind the wheel to convince you that the sequential turbos are nothing short of a work of genius. Forget everything you ever knew about diesel engines; if you thought that the 530d rewrote the rulebook on oil-burners, then the 535d rams it through a shredder. For starters, there's a complete absence of turbo lag - acceleration is instant when you need it. And the engine is so quiet that, if it weren't for the diesel lettering above the fuel gauge, you'd never be any the wiser that you were sitting inside a derv car. It really is that refined, both around town and when cruising on the motorway. In fact, your hardest choice is likely to be between the SE or Sport trims, the latter a ΂£2,625 option. The Sport is undoubtedly the better looking, thanks to its firmer, more body-hugging seats, a chunky M-Sport steering wheel and 18-inch alloys. However, some aspects, such as the stiff ride and the headache-inducing hexagon-etched metallic trim, may make you think twice before forking out. Wood is available as an alternative in the Sport, but the SE's brushed alloy inserts are so much nicer. The SE model is also the cheaper of the two, although it's unlikely to enjoy such strong residuals. Interestingly, when it comes to tempting buyers, the 535d could well be BMW's own worst enemy. With more than 80 per cent of all new 530d models currently being specified with an automatic gearbox (a ΂£1,350 option), you only have to add 17-inch alloys and climate control (΂£475 and ΂£575 respectively, and both standard on the new car) to be edging close to the 535d SE's ΂£38,600 list price. The sheer brilliance and success of the 535d could therefore end up being detrimental to 530d sales, as customers plump for the more powerful car instead. Then again, nobody said improving on perfection was going to be easy... What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift! < Previous Next > 0 Comment Be the first to comment on this article You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join . 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With barely any loss of economy, the performance will send Jaguar's S-Type 2.7D back to the drawing board. The Sport variant's ride may be a little harsh for some, but this is one of the best diesel engines and finest executive estates around. AT A GLANCE New BMW 535d Touring is on sale in the UK now Choice of SE or Sport trim - Advertisement - Company Website | Media Information | Contact Us | Privacy Notice | Subs Info | Voucher Codes | Sitemap Our Other Websites: The First Post | Custom PC | Evo | IT Pro | IT Pro India | MacUser | Men's Fitness | Micro Mart | PC Pro | bit-tech | Know Your Mobile | Octane | Expert Reviews | Channel Pro | Know Your Cell | Know Your Mobile India | iGizmo | Digital SLR Photography | Den of Geek | The Week | Computer Shopper | Dennis Communications | Magazines | Mobile Phone Deals | Competitions | Health & Fitness | CarBuyer © 2010 Dennis Publishing Limited. 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This auto ‘box combined with BMW’s Efficient Dynamics package achieves a phenomenal CO2 rating of 160g/km.  What’s it like to drive? The engine is as fantastic as you would expect. BMW has long produced brilliant diesel powerplants (a 330d was the first diesel ever to make it into an eCoty contest) and it pulls as smoothly and cleanly as ever. The chassis is less impressive, however. This particular car has the basic 5 Series set up with standard passive dampers and unfortunately it feels like the compromise that it is. Grip is good and you can get a decently relaxed flow going down a smooth road, but over bumps there is a thumpiness and wallow that certainly doesn’t smack of ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine’. The speed-sensitive steering doesn’t have any feel either, which exacerbates the feeling of piloting a very big car (which it is) with slightly hard-to-place extremities. As Ollie said ‘it feels and behaves more like a 7-Series’. It would seem that you need to spec the optional   £965 adaptive dampers, and possibly add an extra £1255 for the adaptive anti-roll bars too, to make the 5-Series drive as you would wish. How does it compare? At £37,100 for a completey un-optioned 530d SE the BMW is sitting squarely in Jaguar XF territory. For £37,730 you could have a 271bhp XF Diesel S. You can see how it fared against the last generation 5 Series here . And unfortunately for BMW the Jaguar is the more desirable, quicker, more dynamic and more pleasurable car. The only place the BMW wins is on economy and CO2 output. Anything else I need to know? The map for the satellite navigation is very cool – a 3D topographical display appears as you zoom out.  For an alternative review of the latest BMW 5-Series visit our sister site carbuyer.co.uk evo magazine.Click here and get 3 issues for just £1!">Click here and get 3 issues for just £1! For more performance car news and reviews, subscribe to evo magazine. < Previous Next > 0 Comments Bookmark this post with: More CAR REVIEWS evo Car Reviews Long Term Tests Citroen DS3 R review Electric Nemesis review New Stratos supercar review Driven: Audi quattro Concept New BMW X3 review Porsche 911 Carrera GTS review Seat Ibiza review See all evo Car Reviews Renault Clio Williams Ford Fiesta Zetec S Radical Clubsport 1100 Radical Clubsport 1100 Infiniti G37S Coupe Ford Fiesta Zetec S Renault Clio Williams See all Long Term Tests Car Group Tests Audi R8 Spyder v supercar rivals Citroen DS3 v hot hatch rivals Aston Martin Rapide v rivals 370Z Roadster v its rivals Ibiza Cupra V Clio 200 Cup Mega hatch group test ECOTY 2009 See all Car Group Tests Advertisement Pictures EMAIL TO A FRIEND PRINT THIS evo RATING Great drivetrain comes as standard You need to spec the optional dampers evo SPECIFICATIONS Engine: In-line 6cyl, 2993cc, turbo Max power: 242bhp @ 4000rpm Max torque: 398lb ft @ 1750rpm 0 - 60mph: 6.3secs (claimed) Top speed: 155mph (limited) SPONSORED LINKS Company Website | Media Information | Contact Us | Privacy Notice | Subs Info Our Other Websites: The First Post | Auto Express | Custom PC | IT Pro | IT Pro India | MacUser | Men's Fitness | Micro Mart | PC Pro | bit-tech | Know Your Mobile | Octane | Expert Reviews | Channel Pro | Know Your Cell | Know Your Mobile India | iGizmo | Digital SLR Photography | Den of Geek | The Week | Computer Shopper | Dennis Communications | Magazines | Mobile Phone Deals | Competitions | Health & Fitness | CarBuyer © 2010 Dennis Publishing Limited. 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