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The new BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $78,750 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the 520i variant and topping out at $146,800 for the 540i.
There are 4 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/250Nm), 4L multi-point injection (210kW/400Nm), 2L multi-point injection (110kW/190Nm) and 3L multi-point injection (160kW/290Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 1995 5 Series is offered with a 2 year warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $78,750 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $94,150 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $99,800 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $116,700 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $143,100 |
| 4L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $146,800 |
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| BMW 5 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
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The cheapest BMW 5 Series is the 520i that starts from $78,750.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the 540i that starts from $146,800.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: 525i, 530i and 540i.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the 525i which measures 1751mm wide, 4720mm in length and sits 1417mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the 540i which has 210kW of power from its 4L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the 525i which weighs 2205 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series uses Premium Unleaded.