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    2009 BMW 5 Series

    New from

    $75,888 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.6 - 10.8 L / 100km

    About the BMW 5 Series

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    The new BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $75,888 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $171,860 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the 5 Series available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3L multi-point injection (200kW/315Nm), 4.8L multi-point injection (270kW/490Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 3L turbo diesel common rail (160kW/480Nm) and 2L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/340Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2009 5 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    82.24 - 162.65 kW/t
    75.88 kW/t
    212.54 kW/t
    Boot Space
    500 - 520 litres
    495 litres
    690 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.6 - 10.8 L/100km
    5.6 L/100km
    14.8 L/100km
    Price
    $75,888 - $171,860
    $74,500
    $281,660
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    2 years

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    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
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    2009 BMW 5 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 5 Series

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Diversity
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Graphic Equaliser
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
      • Wma Devices Connection
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Type: Lip
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 129.87
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Arrows And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Radio Settings
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
      • Voice Activating System Includes Air Conditioning
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
      • Voice Activating System Includes Voice Memo Notepad
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 520
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.5
      • Front Headroom (mm): 993
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1484
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1456
      • Front Track (mm): 1558
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 58.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 58.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Overall Height (mm): 1468
      • Overall Length (mm): 4841
      • Overall Width (mm): 1846
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 967
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1496
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1452
      • Rear Track (mm): 1582
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11440
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2888
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 85
      • Co2 Level (combined): 224
      • Compression Ratio: 10.7
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2996
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • 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 Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Other Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • 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: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.3
      • 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): 272
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 200
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 315
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6650
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2750
    • 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
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Suede
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • 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 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 Active
      • 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 Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • 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 Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • 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 Front Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Location: Centre Console
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Adjustable Anti Roll Bar
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • 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 Code: 6hp19
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • 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
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • 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
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2100
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1540
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
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    2009 BMW 5 Series Dimensions

    1468mm
    1846mm
    4841mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2009 BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20252000Kg2000Kg
    20242000Kg2000Kg
    20231700Kg2000Kg
    20221700Kg2000Kg
    20211700Kg2000Kg
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    2009 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 9 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 5 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 5 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 5 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW 5 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    BMW 5 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    3L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.3 L/100km
    4.8L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.8 L/100km
    4.8L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.3 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.4 L/100km
    3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.5 L/100km
    3L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel7.5 L/100km
    3L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel6.6 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.3 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel6.1 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel5.6 L/100km
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    2009 BMW 5 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 5 Series?

    The BMW 5 Series offers a 3 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 Base that starts from $75,888.

    The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the Base that starts from $171,860.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest BMW 5 Series is the Base which measures 1846mm wide, 4843mm in length and sits 1491mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the Base which has 270kW of power from its 4.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the Base which weighs 2230 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 5 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

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