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BMW 520d aut.
Sterling Europa 495

Sterling
Performance
Weight

The BMW 520d aut. with a Sterling Europa 495 with an actual weight of 1469 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. And also the weight of the Sterling with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
252
246

Mountains
Risk of snaking
314
152

Weight ratio: 76% (85% of kerbweight) 1469 kg 1945 kg

Payloads

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BMW

BMW 520d aut.
Sterling Europa 495

Sterling

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the BMW is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 76%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 152 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is very good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

BMW 520d aut.
2010-2016

Power
184 PS (135 kW)
Torque
380 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sterling Europa 495

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Jim Brown reviewed a BMW 520d aut.:

"Having towed big twin axle caravans before with a Toyota Landcruiser and Nissan Navara we decided to get another big caravan but at the time had a 2015 520d. It’s a really big caravan (101% weight ratio) so thought I would need to get another 4x4. I thought I’d chance picking it up with the 520. Just to see and was totally blown away by how good a tow car it is. Much better than the previous 4x4’s. I have a TDI tuning box which gives about 240hp and it just tows effortlessly. It is much more stable than the 4x4’s with very little pitching and wallowing. I’ve towed about 3000 miles this year and just can’t figure how it does what it does. The self level rear suspension is excellent to keep her level and the rear wheel drive gives plenty of traction even on wet fields. Mpg when towing is about 28 and 55 solo. I have had it 3 years now and still love driving it. When the time comes I will replace it with a 530d xdrive, but really don’t need to. Thoroughly impressed. "

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