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    2012 BMW M5

    The 2012 BMW M5 is a large Car. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $229,500.

    There is 1 variant of the M5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2012.

    The 2012 M5 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    The BMW M5 is only available with a petrol engine that produces 412kW and 680Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $229,500 - $230,000†
    Transmission
    7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $229,500 - $230,000†
    Transmission
    7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2012 BMW M5

    Available Variants

    The BMW M5 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being M5 and the most expensive being M5.

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    Power to Weight
    211.83 kW/t
    72.05 kW/t
    211.83 kW/t
    Boot Space
    520 litres
    465 litres
    695 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.9 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    12.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    707 km
    560 km
    1,569 km
    Price
    $229,500 - $230,000
    $77,400
    $244,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,410 kg
    2,150 kg
    2,540 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    2,100 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    117 mm
    102 mm
    117 mm
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    2012 BMW M5

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    M5

    2025

    $261,700

    Year
    2025
    Engine Type
    4.4L PHEV
    Fuel
    Electric
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sedan
    Station Wagon
    Number of Doors
    4 Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    535 kW

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    2012 BMW M5

    Dimensions

    4,910 mm
    1,891 mm
    1,456 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,910 mm
    Overall Width1,891 mm
    Overall Height1,456 mm
    Wheelbase2,964 mm
    Load Capacity465 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2012 BMW M5

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest BMW M5 is the M5 variant that starts from $229,500.

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    The most expensive BMW M5 is the M5 variant that starts from $230,000.

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    The best towing capacity of a BMW M5 is offered by the M5 variant which can tow 2000 kg.

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    The largest BMW M5 is the M5 variant which measures 1891mm wide, 4910mm in length and sits 1456mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW M5 is the M5 variant which has 412kW of power and 680nm of torque.

    The BMW M5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW M5 is the M5 variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2410 kg.

    The BMW M5 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

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