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2021 BMW 5 Series
The new BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $99,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M Sport variant and topping out at $154,900 for the Base.
There are 3 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2021.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/290Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm), electric motor (215kW/420Nm) and 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (390kW/750Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2021 5 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$99,400 - $154,900†
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded, Electric, or Diesel
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
Combustion or PHEV
Retail Price
$99,400 - $154,900†
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded, Electric, or Diesel
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
Combustion or PHEV
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2021 BMW 5 Series
Available Variants
The BMW 5 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being M Sport and the most expensive being Base.
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Power to Weight
80.12 - 195.98 kW/t
70.53 kW/t
249.73 kW/t
Boot Space
410 - 530 litres
273 litres
565 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2.3 - 10.7 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
12.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
636 - 1,200 km
624 km
1,200 km
Price
$99,400 - $154,900
$84,272
$274,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
1 year
2 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,285 - 2,560 kg
2,225 kg
2,740 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,700 - 2,000 kg
1,700 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
131 - 150 mm
93 mm
160 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
12 kWh
0.5 kWh
13.5 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
2 kW
2 kW
11 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
67 km
50 km
650 km
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Dimensions
4,963 mm
1,868 mm
inc mirror: 2,126 mm
inc mirror: 2,126 mm
1,479 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,963 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,868 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,126 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm |
| Load Capacity | 600 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BMW 5 Series is the M Sport that starts from $99,400.
See all BMW 5 Series PricingThe most expensive BMW 5 Series is the Base that starts from $154,900.
See all BMW 5 Series PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: M Sport, Pure and Base.
See all BMW 5 Series towing capacityThe largest BMW 5 Series is the M Sport which measures 1868mm wide, 4963mm in length and sits 1483mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the Pure which has 390kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the Pure which weighs 2560 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Electric or Diesel.
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