The sixth-generation BMW 5-Series->ke317 sedan - or the F10/F11 - was unveiled in 2009 as a 2010 model and the station wagon version, also known as the Touring model, arrived one year later. This would make it a relatively young model, but BMW->ke178 is already offering a revision for both the sedan and the touring models.

Just like with the sedan, the Touring version also received only minor revisions, including: different structured lower air intakes, a modified front apron and more sharply contoured taillights. For the interior, BMW offers a new chrome trim, more room in the storage compartments, and new upholstery colors and interior trim elements.

BMW is also adding a new 518d and, for the top version, a more powerful V-8 powertrain.

Updated 05/20/2013: This review has been updated with the official details, images and specs.

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2014 BMW 5-Series Touring

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 BMW 5-Series Touring
  • Engine/Motor: V8
  • Horsepower: 450
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Pros
Cons

Exterior

The revised 5-Series Touring receives new contour lines for the BMW kidney grille surround and newly structured lower air intakes, both offering a sportier appearance to the station wagon.

For the rear, the model is adding a more accentuated width underlined by an extra crease in the apron and new, slim and sharply contoured rear lights.

The model is offered with standard xenon headlights and adaptive LED headlights are offered as an option. New for the revised 5-Series are side indicator lights integrated into the exterior mirrors.

Alongside the usual M Sport package, BMW is also offering two new packages with exclusive design and equipment features: BMW Luxury Line and BMW Modern Line.

Interior

For the interior, the updates were kept to a minimum and they only include the addition of a new chrome trim surrounding the Control Display of the standard-fitted iDrive operating system. There is also more space in the interior storage compartment and cup holders in the center console.

BMW is also offering new materials, upholstery colors and interior trim elements.

Drivetrain

While both the exterior and the interior received just minor updates, BMW did all the work under the hood. It started by adding a new version to the 5 Series lineup in the form of a 518d, which is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology that delivers a total of 143 horsepower. This version delivers impressive average fuel economy of 62.8 mpg in the EU test cycle and CO2 emissions of 119 g/km.

Also, for the 550i version, the company developed a more powerful V-8 powertrain that develops a total of 450 horsepower.

Prices

Prices for the revised 5-Series Touring will be announced in July when the model is set to go on sale.

Competition

Mercedes E-Class Touring

The current-generation E-Class was also revised, but just like the 5-Series it received small updates. It received new headlights and revised aprons. For the interior, more premium materials, precise lines and clearly defined surfaces round out the changes.

For the U.S. market, Mercedes is offering just three E-Class models: a E350 with its 302-horsepower, V-6 engine; a E500 with its 402-horsepower, V-8 engine; and a new E250 BlueTEC powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine with 190 horsepower.

Audi A6 Avant

The current-generation Audi A6 Avant was unveiled in 2011 and features Audi's latest design language that made it famous around the world.

The Audi A6 Avant is offered with a choice of six engines all with direct fuel injection: one four-cylinder unit and five V-6 units. The base version gets a 2.0 TDI engine that delivers 177 horsepower, next there is a 3.0 TDI engine offered in three variants: 204 horsepower, 245 horsepower, and the top version with 313 horsepower.

Conclusion

With these smaller revisions offered for the 5-Series Touring the model will look fresh for a few more years. Still, it would have been nice to see something bigger on both the exterior and the interior.