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2003 BMW 5 Series

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$84,800 excl. on-roads

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Warranty

2 year, unlimited km

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About the BMW 5 Series

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $84,800 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Executive variant and topping out at $195,800 for the M.

There are 3 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia.

Engine options include 3L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/440Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (180kW/345Nm) and 4.9L multi-point injection (294kW/500Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 2003 5 Series is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

89.81 - 163.79 kW/t

75.58 kW/t

204.68 kW/t

Boot Space

410 - 520 litres

410 litres

690 litres

Price

$84,800 - $195,800

$80,900

$229,900

Warranty (Years)

2 years

3 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 2 years

4 years

7 years

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2003 BMW 5 Series Price

Sport

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$88,200
3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$101,400
3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$123,100
4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$148,900
3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$107,300

Executive

Configuration	Price From*
3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$99,400
3L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$105,900
4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$147,800
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$0
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$155,500
3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$105,200
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$84,800
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$89,900
3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$121,600

M

Configuration	Price From*
4.9L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$195,800

*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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2003 BMW 5 Series Specs

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Audio
- Antenna Type: Diversity
- Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Boot Location: Boot
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cassette
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Body Type: Sedan
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
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
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.81
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Straps
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Mobile Phone Fully Mobile
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Mobile Phone Wireless Connection: Bluetooth
- Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Cd
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 3
- 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
- Reading Lights Front Location: Front
- Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
- Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 460
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
- 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
- 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
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11300
- Wheelbase (mm): 2830
Engine
- Bore Engine: 84
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2494
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 75
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- 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: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Instrument Cluster Message Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Twin
- 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
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 224
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 139
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
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
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 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
- Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
- Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- 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 Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
- 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
- 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 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 Manual Mode
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Aircon Rear Outlet
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
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
- 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
- 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): 72
- Full Service Distance (km): 50000
- Full Service Distance (mile): 31100
- Full Service Duration (months): 24
- Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
- Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Paint Duration (months): 24
- 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): 1900
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2040
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1570
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: 235
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
- Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

Executive

Adds to Sport:

Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 104.94
Convenience
- Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1512
- Rear Track (mm): 1526
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.2
- Engine (l): 3
- Engine (cc): 2979
- Stroke Engine: 89.6
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.5
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 242
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 150
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 170
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Active Massage
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Steering
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
Storage
- Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
- Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
- Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Transmission
- Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
- Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
Visibility
- Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2100
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1620
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Removes from Sport:

Body exterior
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.81
Convenience
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1516
- Rear Track (mm): 1530
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2494
- Stroke Engine: 75
Instrumentation
- Instrument Cluster Message Display
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Sunroof
Paint
- External Color: White
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.1
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 224
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 139
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Seats
- Center Front Seat Armrest Folding
- Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2040
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1570
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
- Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

Adds to Executive:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 10
Body exterior
- Front Spoiler Location: Front
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 163.79
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Rear Seat Location: Rear Seats
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 6
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
Dimensions
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
- Front Track (mm): 1515
- Overall Height (mm): 1437
- Overall Length (mm): 4784
- Rear Headroom (mm): 960
- Rear Track (mm): 1527
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11400
Engine
- Bore Engine: 94
- Compression Ratio: 11
- Engine (l): 4.9
- Engine (cc): 4941
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Stroke Engine: 89
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Sunroof
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 22
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 15
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 15
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.3
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 400
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 294
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
Roof
- Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Suede
Safety
- Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
- Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
Transmission
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Type: Manual
Visibility
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2290
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1795
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275

Removes from Executive:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 104.94
Convenience
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Cd
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 3
Dimensions
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.1
- Front Track (mm): 1512
- Overall Height (mm): 1435
- Overall Length (mm): 4775
- Rear Headroom (mm): 961
- Rear Track (mm): 1526
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11300
Engine
- Bore Engine: 84
- Compression Ratio: 10.2
- Engine (l): 3
- Engine (cc): 2979
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Stroke Engine: 89.6
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Configuration: Twin
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.5
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 242
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 150
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 170
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Roof
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Steering
- Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Transmission
- Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
- Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2100
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1620
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

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2003 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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2003 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

BMW 5 Series	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-
3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-
3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-
4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-
3L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-

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2003 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.