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    2001 BMW 5 Series

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    $84,375 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the BMW 5 Series

    Last updated Dec 01, 2025

    The new BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $84,375 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the 525i Executive variant and topping out at $194,240 for the M.

    There are 9 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (180kW/345Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/440Nm) and 4.9L multi-point injection (294kW/500Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2001 5 Series is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    89.81 - 163.79 kW/t
    74.85 kW/t
    163.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    410 - 460 litres
    410 litres
    600 litres
    Price
    $84,375 - $194,240
    $79,074
    $194,240
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    2 years

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    2001 BMW 5 Series Price

    525i Executive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$84,375

    525i Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$87,775

    530i Executive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$98,775
    3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$104,655

    530i Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$100,775
    3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$106,655

    535i Executive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$120,825

    535i Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$122,325

    540i Executive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$146,720

    540i Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$147,825

    M

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.9L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$194,240
    *excl. on-roads

    All BMW 5 Series Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$114,900$136,900
    2024$114,900$114,900
    2023$105,700$169,000
    2022$99,400$161,900
    2021$99,400$154,900
    *excl. on-roads
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    2001 BMW 5 Series Specs

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    525i Executive

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Diversity
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cassette
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.81
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Straps
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Mobile Phone Fully Mobile
      • Mobile Phone Hands Free
      • Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 460
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): 984
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1472
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1442
      • Front Track (mm): 1516
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 58
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 58.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1435
      • Overall Length (mm): 4775
      • Overall Width (mm): 1800
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 961
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1487
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1420
      • Rear Track (mm): 1530
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11300
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2830
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84
      • Compression Ratio: 10.5
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2494
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 75
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 143
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Airbag Passenger Occupant Sensors
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: Automatic Speed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
      • Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Full Service Distance (km): 50000
      • Full Service Distance (mile): 31100
      • Full Service Duration (months): 24
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 24
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2040
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1570
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    525i Sport

    Adds to 525i Executive:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Message Display
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 224
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 139
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Removes from 525i Executive:
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 143
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    530i Executive

    Adds to 525i Sport:
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 104.94
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1512
      • Rear Track (mm): 1526
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 10.2
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2979
      • Stroke Engine: 89.6
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 242
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 170
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2100
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1620
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from 525i Sport:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.81
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1516
      • Rear Track (mm): 1530
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 10.5
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2494
      • Stroke Engine: 75
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Message Display
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 224
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 139
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2040
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1570
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    530i Sport

    Adds to 530i Executive:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Message Display
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.4
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Removes from 530i Executive:
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.9
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    535i Executive

    Adds to 530i Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 105.57
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Rear Seat Location: Rear Seats
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 3.5
      • Engine (cc): 3498
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Stroke Engine: 78.9
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 247
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 153
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 245
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 180
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 345
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2195
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1705
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from 530i Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 104.94
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11300
    • Engine
      • Compression Ratio: 10.2
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2979
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 89.6
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Message Display
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.4
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 242
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 150
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 170
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: Automatic Speed
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2100
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1620
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    535i Sport

    Adds to 535i Executive:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Removes from 535i Executive:
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    540i Executive

    Adds to 535i Sport:
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 120
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92
      • Engine (l): 4.4
      • Engine (cc): 4398
      • Stroke Engine: 82.7
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 286
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 210
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 440
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2200
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1750
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from 535i Sport:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 105.57
    • Convenience
      • Mobile Phone Hands Free
      • Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84
      • Engine (l): 3.5
      • Engine (cc): 3498
      • Stroke Engine: 78.9
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 26
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 247
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 153
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 245
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 180
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 345
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2195
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1705
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    540i Sport

    Adds to 540i Executive:
    • Body exterior
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.2
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Removes from 540i Executive:
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.6
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    M

    Adds to 540i Sport:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 163.79
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 6
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1515
      • Overall Height (mm): 1437
      • Overall Length (mm): 4784
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 960
      • Rear Track (mm): 1527
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 94
      • Compression Ratio: 11
      • Engine (l): 4.9
      • Engine (cc): 4941
      • Stroke Engine: 89
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 400
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 294
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Suede
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2290
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1795
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
    Removes from 540i Sport:
    • Audio
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 120
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 3
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1512
      • Overall Height (mm): 1435
      • Overall Length (mm): 4775
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 961
      • Rear Track (mm): 1526
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 92
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 4.4
      • Engine (cc): 4398
      • Stroke Engine: 82.7
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 286
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 210
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 440
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2200
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1750
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
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    2001 BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252000Kg2000Kg
    20242000Kg2000Kg
    20231700Kg2000Kg
    20221700Kg2000Kg
    20211700Kg2000Kg
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    2001 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

    BMW 5 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
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    2001 BMW 5 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 5 Series?

    The BMW 5 Series offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    BMW 5 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 5 Series is the 525i Executive that starts from $84,375.

    The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the M that starts from $194,240.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: 530i Executive, 530i Sport, 535i Executive, 535i Sport, 540i Executive and 540i Sport.

    The largest BMW 5 Series is the 530i Executive which measures 1800mm wide, 4805mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the M which has 294kW of power from its 4.9L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the M which weighs 2290 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 5 Series uses Premium Unleaded.