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1997 BMW 5 Series

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$83,600 excl. on-roads

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Warranty

2 year, unlimited km

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About the BMW 5 Series

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $83,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the 523i variant and topping out at $147,000 for the 540i.

There are 4 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia.

Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (125kW/245Nm), 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/280Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (173kW/320Nm) and 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/420Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 1997 5 Series is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

81.17 - 130.03 kW/t

66.87 kW/t

149.97 kW/t

Boot Space

410 - 460 litres

390 litres

600 litres

Price

$83,600 - $147,000

$69,990

$222,500

Warranty (Years)

2 years

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 2 years

4 years

7 years

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1997 BMW 5 Series Price

523i

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$83,600

528i

Configuration	Price From*
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$96,500
2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$104,000

535i

Configuration	Price From*
3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$118,800

540i

Configuration	Price From*
4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$147,000

*excl. on-roads

All BMW 5 Series Pricing

Year	Price 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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1997 BMW 5 Series Specs

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523i

Audio
- Antenna Type: Element
- Anti-theft Protection Concealable Type: Concealable
- Anti-theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cassette
- System Cassette Automatic Reverse
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
Body exterior
- Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
- Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
- Body Type: Sedan
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Grille Colour: Black
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
- 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
- Front Rubbing Strip
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
- Rear Rubbing Strip
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.17
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Straps
Convenience
- Ashtray Front Illuminated
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
- Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Illuminated Entry System Interior
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
- 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
- Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
- Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
- Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 460
- 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
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
- 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
- Wheelbase (mm): 2830
Doors
- Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Engine
- Bore Engine: 84
- Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2494
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 75
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
- Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Clock Type: Digital
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- External Temperature Type: Digital Display
- Fuel Economy Indicator Type: Gauge
- Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
- Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Cloth
- Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Lights
- Headlight Control Auto Off With Ignition
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Quad
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt
- Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
- Power Locks Internal Switch
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 5.9
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 40
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 30.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 181
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Steel
- Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
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 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 Rotational Adjustment
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- 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
Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- 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
- Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Console Dashboard Storage: Open
- Console Dashboard Type: Full
- Console Floor Location: Floor
- Console Floor Storage: Lidded
- Console Floor Type: Full
- 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
- Glove Compartment Illuminated
- Glove Compartment Lid
- Glove Compartment Lockable
- Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Suspension
- 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
- Axle Ratio: 3.15
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
- Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 3.67
- Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 2
- Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.41
- Transmission 4th Gear Ratio: 1
- Transmission 5th Gear Ratio: 0.74
- Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
- Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 4.1
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
- Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
- Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
- Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
- Ventilation System Side Window Ducts In Doors
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 Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- 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
- Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
- Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
- Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Full Service Distance (km): 20000
- Full Service Distance (mile): 12400
- Full Service Duration (months): 12
- 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): 1800
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2020
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1540
Wheels
- Front Wheels Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Composite
- 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 Covers: Full
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Composite
- 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

528i

Adds to 523i:

Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.32
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1512
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11500
- Rear Track (mm): 1526
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.2
- Engine (l): 2.8
- Engine (cc): 2793
- Stroke Engine: 84
Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 6.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 39
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.4
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 29.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 234
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 145
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 193
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 142
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 280
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 206
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 2.93
Visibility
- Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
- Safety Operation For Reat Power Windows
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2035
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1555
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Removes from 523i:

Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.17
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1516
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
- Rear Track (mm): 1530
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2494
- Stroke Engine: 75
Interior trim
- Door Panel Trim Material: Cloth
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 5.9
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 40
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 30.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 181
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.15
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2020
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1540
Wheels
- Front Wheels Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Composite
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Wheels Covers: Full
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Composite
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

535i

Adds to 528i:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.15
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Rear Seat Location: Rear Seats
- Cigar Lighter Rear Seats Illuminated
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1435
- Kerb To Kerb 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
Instrumentation
- Instrument Cluster Message Display
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.7
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.9
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.4
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.4
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 28.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 149
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 235
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 173
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
Steering
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
Transmission
- Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 3.57
- Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 2.2
- Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.51
- Transmission 5th Gear Ratio: 0.8
- Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 4.06
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2075
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2120
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1585
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W

Removes from 528i:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.32
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1512
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11500
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.2
- Engine (l): 2.8
- Engine (cc): 2793
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Stroke Engine: 84
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 6.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (mpg): 39
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.4
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 21
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 29.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 234
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 145
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 193
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 142
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 280
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 206
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950
Transmission
- Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 3.67
- Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 2
- Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.41
- Transmission 5th Gear Ratio: 0.74
- Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 4.1
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2035
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1555
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V

540i

Adds to 535i:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 10
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 130.03
Engine
- Bore Engine: 92
- Engine (l): 4.4
- Engine (cc): 4398
- Stroke Engine: 82.7
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.8
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.2
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
- 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): 8.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.7
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 26.7
- 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): 420
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 2.81
- Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 3.55
- Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 2.24
- Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.54
- Transmission 5th Gear Ratio: 0.79
- Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.68
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2160
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1615

Removes from 535i:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.15
Engine
- Bore Engine: 84
- Engine (l): 3.5
- Engine (cc): 3498
- Stroke Engine: 78.9
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 8.7
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.9
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12.4
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 19
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12.4
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 28.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 149
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 235
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 173
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 2.93
- Transmission 1st Gear Ratio: 3.57
- Transmission 2nd Gear Ratio: 2.2
- Transmission 3rd Gear Ratio: 1.51
- Transmission 5th Gear Ratio: 0.8
- Transmission Reverse Gear Ratio: 4.06
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2120
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1585

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1997 BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	2000Kg	2000Kg
2024	2000Kg	2000Kg
2023	1700Kg	2000Kg
2022	1700Kg	2000Kg
2021	1700Kg	2000Kg

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1997 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

BMW 5 Series	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-

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1997 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.