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2005 BMW 5 Series

New from

$89,000 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

2 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

9.3 - 10.6 L / 100km

About the BMW 5 Series

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

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 Base variant and topping out at $160,000 for the Sport.

There are 2 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia.

Engine options include 3L multi-point injection (190kW/300Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (245kW/450Nm) and 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm). 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.

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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

4 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 2 years

4 years

7 years

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2005 BMW 5 Series Price

Sport

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$97,600
3L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$114,200
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$160,000

Base

Configuration	Price From*
3L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$108,800
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$154,800
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$91,900
3L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$110,200
3L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$105,800
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$157,000
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$151,900
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$92,600
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$89,000
3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	$114,800

*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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2005 BMW 5 Series Specs

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Sport

Audio
- Antenna Type: Diversity
- Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
- System Graphic Equaliser
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Body Type: Sedan
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- 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): 94
Cargo area
- Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 6
- Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 6
- 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 Steering Wheel Position
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Radio Settings
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 520
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.5
- Front Headroom (mm): 993
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1485
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1456
- Front Track (mm): 1558
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.1
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 58.5
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 58.9
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.2
- Overall Height (mm): 1453
- Overall Length (mm): 4841
- Overall Width (mm): 1846
- Rear Headroom (mm): 967
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1496
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1452
- Rear Track (mm): 1582
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11440
- Wheelbase (mm): 2888
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
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 Octane Number: 98
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- 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
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 143
- 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
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- 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 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
- Driver Front Seat Active Massage
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- 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 Active Massage
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
- Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Power Steering Variable Rack
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
- 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 Code: 6hp19
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Aircon Rear Outlet
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- 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
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- 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
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- 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 Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2060
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1500
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- 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: 40
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
- 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: 245

Base

Adds to Sport:

Body exterior
- Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
- Front Spoiler Location: Front
- Front Spoiler Type: Lip
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 126.25
Convenience
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Arrows And Voice
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
- Voice Activating System Includes Air Conditioning
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
- Voice Activating System Includes Voice Memo Notepad
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1468
Engine
- Bore Engine: 85
- Compression Ratio: 10.7
- Engine (l): 3
- Engine (cc): 2996
- Engine Code: N52
- Stroke Engine: 88
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 258
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 190
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
Roof
- Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Suede
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: 5
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Steering
- Sports Steering Wheel
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Responsive Suspension Adjustable Anti Roll Bar
Visibility
- Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
- Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Paint Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2065
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1505
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Removes from Sport:

Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 94
Convenience
- Mobile Phone Hands Free
- Mobile Phone Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 6
- Number Of Memorized Passenger Seat Positions: 6
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1453
Engine
- Bore Engine: 84
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2494
- Stroke Engine: 75
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 230
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 143
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 192
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 141
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 245
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Active Massage
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
- Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
- Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
- Paint Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2060
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1500
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: 8
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

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2005 BMW 5 Series Dimensions

1468mm

1846mm

4841mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2005 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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2005 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 5 Series

The most fuel efficient BMW 5 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

The BMW 5 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Below is a table of all the BMW 5 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

BMW 5 Series	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-
3L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	-

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2005 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.