Insurance Group: 44
MPG: 48.7
CO2: 153
0-62 Mph: 6.2 secs
BHP: 258 BHP
Range: 750 miles
PROS: The 5-Series Gran Turismo 530d M Sport has an efficient and powerful engine. Its interior is spacious and luxurious and is complemeted by a panoramic glass roof. The rear seats are supremely comfortable and offer almost limousine levels of luxury.
CONS: The Gran Turismo 530d M Sport's looks are not the most conventional and the ride is not exactly smooth. The driving experience is average and, based on its price, most of the car's optional extras should have been standard equipment.
The BMW GT 530d M Sport has an 8-speed automatic gearbox with a 6-cylinder, 24-valve engine. This car is quick, accelerating from 0-62mph in 6.9 seconds and on to a top speed of 149mph. For a car of its type, fuel economy is impressive at a combined 43.5mpg.
The 2993cc diesel engine produces 245 bhp at 4000rpm and a torque figure of 398 lb-ft. The handling of the GT lacks the sharpness expected from a BMW, with the steering feeling light and slow. Though the car grips well and is quite agile, it’s unsatisfying to drive. The ride is unsettled, making for an unrelaxing experience for both driver and passengers, however overall refinement is good. Rear visibility is a problem due to the car's sloping roofline.
The Gran Turismo 530d M Sport has a sumptuous interior, with the panoramic roof making the cabin feel pleasantly airy. The driving position is raised and offers a wide range of adjustments. Even the back seats are adjustable and offer a lot of space, making even long journeys comfortable for rear passengers.
The Gran Turismo 530d M Sport has all the standard equipment expected of an executive car. Standard equipment includes alloy wheels, four-zone climate control, dynamic stability control (DSC+), engine start/stop, a panoramic sunroof, rain sensitive wipers, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, self-leveling air suspension, leather upholstery and more. Optional equipment includes DVD player, reversing camera, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and more.
The Gran Turismo 530d M Sport may be a hatchback but it has the space of a saloon as it has the headroom of an X5 and the legroom of the 7-Series. The two captain seats in the rear can be slid and tilted for adjustments. The split tailgate helps when loading large packages. The cabin storage is more than sufficient with the boot holding 440 litres of luggage which is expandable to 1700 litres when the seats are folded.
The 5-Series GT has not undergone testing by Euro NCAP. However, based on the past performances of BMW cars such as the 1-Series and 3-Series, the 5-Series GT will, in all likelihood, also rate highly. Though the Gran Turismo 530d M Sport is not a very comfortable ride, it is very safe. BMW have fitted this car with a wide range of safety equipment, including 6 airbags and a gamut of driver aids such as Dynamic Stability Control+, cornering brake control, traction control and brake drying.
Priced at £48,800, the Gran Turismo 530d M Sport is a lot more expensive than the Mazda CX-7 and the Audi Q7. It is classed as a large executive car and, with its posh upholstery and general luxurious-ambiance, is more suited for a mature family.
In truth, the 5-Series Gran Turismo has no direct competitor. It is definitely more sensible than a 5-Series Saloon but is less practical than a BMW X5 which explains the fact that the GT’s price is in between the two. The equipment fitted to the GT is top of the line. The materials used are plush and of high-quality.
The combined mpg is 43.5 which is good for a car of this size. It falls under insurance group 42 and road tax band H. Depreciation is reasonable so resale values should be above average.
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