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    2005 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 $89,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $160,000 for the.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm), 3L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm) and 4.4L multi-point injection (245kW/450Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2005 5 Series is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $89,000 - $160,000†

    Transmission

    6-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Sedan or Station Wagon

    Powertrain Type

    N/A

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    Retail Price

    $89,000 - $160,000†

    Transmission

    6-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Sedan or Station Wagon

    Powertrain Type

    N/A

    Expert Rating

    Very Good

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    2005 BMW 5 Series

    Available Variants

    The BMW 5 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Sport.

    2005 BMW 5 Series

    Reviews

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    Pros

    • Top-class safety tech
    • Supreme turbo-diesel performance and efficiency
    • Comfortable, premium interior

    Cons

    • More expensive than direct rivals
    • Too much screen, too few buttons
    • Some optional features should be standard
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    Power to Weight
    94 - 149.85 kW/t
    75.58 kW/t
    212.54 kW/t
    Boot Space
    500 - 520 litres
    280 litres
    690 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.3 - 10.6 L/100km
    7.9 L/100km
    14.8 L/100km
    Price
    $89,000 - $160,000
    $80,400
    $297,900
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    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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    2005 BMW 5 Series

    Dimensions

    4,841 mm
    1,846 mm
    1,468 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,841 mm
    Overall Width1,846 mm
    Overall Height1,468 mm
    Wheelbase2,888 mm
    Load Capacity560 mm

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

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    2005 BMW 5 Series

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest BMW 5 Series is the undefined that starts from $89,000.

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    The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the undefined that starts from $160,000.

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    The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is offered by the undefined which can tow 2000 kg

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    The largest BMW 5 Series is the undefined which measures 1846mm wide, 4843mm in length and sits 1491mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the undefined which has 245kW of power and 450nm of torque from its 4.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the undefined which weighs 2195 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 5 Series uses Premium Unleaded.

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