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1996 BMW 5 Series
The new BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $78,830 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $147,000 for the.
Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (110kW/190Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (125kW/245Nm), 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/280Nm), 3L multi-point injection (160kW/290Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (173kW/320Nm), 4L multi-point injection (210kW/400Nm) and 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/420Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 1996 5 Series is offered with a 2 year warranty.
Retail Price
$78,830 - $147,000â€
Transmission
5-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
N/A
Retail Price
$78,830 - $147,000â€
Transmission
5-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
N/A
Expert Rating
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1996 BMW 5 Series
Features & Specs
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1996 BMW 5 Series
Available Variants
The BMW 5 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being 520i and the most expensive being 540i.
1996 BMW 5 Series
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Power to Weight
70.74 - 130.03 kW/t
66.87 kW/t
130.03 kW/t
Boot Space
460 litres
390 litres
530 litres
Price
$78,830 - $147,000
$78,830
$185,000
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 3 years
2 years
3 years
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M Sport
2025
$116,900
Base
2025
$136,900
Year
2025
Engine Type
2.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
3.0L Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle
Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Number of Doors
4 Doors
Drivetrain
Rear
4x4
Maximum Power
153 kW
223 kW
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1996 BMW 5 Series
Dimensions
4,720 mm
1,751 mm
1,412 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,720 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,751 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 480 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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BMW 5 Series
Sales Data
BMW 5 Series Sales rolling 12-months#
1996 BMW 5 Series
Frequently Asked Questions
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The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the undefined which weighs 2205 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series uses Premium Unleaded.
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