More about BMW 5 Series Towbars
The BMW 5 series has a huge towing capacity, so ultimately towing with a caravan is a breeze. It’s quick with TwinPower Turbo and eDrive technology; the BMW 5 series is stable and responsive in an emergency.
Independent research suggests that this vehicle is one of the fastest accelerations vehicles whilst towing a caravan. It goes from 0 to 62mph in only 5.9 seconds. The 5 series can pull away quickly without any wheelspin due to the four-wheel-drive system. This incredible power is paired with intelligent lightweight construction and superb xDrive handling to deliver an impeccable experience.
Obviously, safety is more important than speed; however, the engine’s 457lb-ft of torque makes towing easy with so much muscle in reserve, and it’s extremely stable at speed.

What’s my Towing Capacity?
Dependant on the 5 series model, the towing capacity is approx. 1700kg to 2000kg; however, this can vary on each vehicle, so you should read and check your VIN Plate before towing anything.
The xDrive 4x4 model adds 50kg for the kerb weight compared with the rear-wheel-drive model making the towing capacity slightly higher. Some models are petrol, diesel and plug-in Hybrid. We recommend that you check the towing capacity for any car shown on the VIN plate of your vehicle. This is usually located on the passenger door B pillar in a white sticker format; however, sometimes they are found under the bonnet.
Which Towbar is best for my vehicle?
All three towbar types are available for the BMW 5 Series and dependant on what you are towing, and the individual vehicle depends on which Towbar to choose. If your 5 series have parking sensors, we will always recommend you have a detachable towbar fitted. When you aren’t towing, you can remove the neck section of the Towbar, so that it won’t interfere with your parking sensors or camera.
We cannot guarantee the fixed swan neck option won’t interfere with the sensors as you will be adding a permanent fixture to the back of your vehicle. If you have the option of turning your sensors off via a switch inside the car, then you could do that. We never guarantee it won’t set parking sensors to beep when in reverse.
Will it need a bumper cut?
During fitment, the bumper will be removed, and the Towbar and electrics fitted. There won’t be a bumper cut; however, there is a cut on the undertray. Please see the image below for more information. If you require any further information about the bumper cut to your vehicle, please call our customer service team, who will help.
