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    2013 BMW 5 Series

    New from

    $78,500 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.7 - 10.4 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 $78,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $184,900 for the M Sport.

    There are 2 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2009.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/380Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (230kW/630Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2013 5 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    78.72 - 163.93 kW/t
    69.64 kW/t
    229.95 kW/t
    Boot Space
    520 - 560 litres
    450 litres
    695 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.7 - 10.4 L/100km
    4.3 L/100km
    15.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    673 - 1,489 km
    573 km
    1,860 km
    Price
    $78,500 - $184,900
    $68,545
    $298,800
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    4 years
    7 years

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    2013 BMW 5 Series Specs

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    M Sport

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Dvd
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: F01
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.85
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Number Of Power Outlet Front Rear (12v): 2
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • 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
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Front Rear Location (12v): Front & Rear
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 520
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.2
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1028
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1518
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1480
      • Front Track (mm): 1600
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.5
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 59.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 58.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.2
      • Overall Height (mm): 1464
      • Overall Length (mm): 4899
      • Overall Width (mm): 1860
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 973
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1485
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1427
      • Rear Track (mm): 1627
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11950
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2968
    • 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
      • Co2 Level (combined): 155
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1997
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
    • 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
      • Upholstery Color: Blue
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1045
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 184
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 135
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 270
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
    • 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
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Location: Centre Console
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • 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
      • Transmission Code: 8hp70
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Sports Or Close Ratio
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Digital Display
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Automatic Recirculation
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • 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
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Full Service Distance (km): 60000
      • Full Service Distance (mile): 37282
      • Full Service Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2220
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1610
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • 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: 9.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275

    Base

    Adds to M Sport:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Dvd
      • System Internet Radio
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 132.35
    • Convenience
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 12.00
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.2
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
    • Dimensions
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1456
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1452
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 177
      • Engine (l): 3.0
      • Engine (cc): 2979
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 89.6
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 10.2
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 921
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 306
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 225
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1200
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2310
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1700
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Removes from M Sport:
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.85
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
      • Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.00
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Dimensions
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1480
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.2
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1427
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 155
      • Engine (l): 2.0
      • Engine (cc): 1997
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1045
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 11.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 184
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 135
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 270
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Storage
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Location: Centre Console
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Automatic Recirculation
    • Visibility
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2220
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1610
    • Wheels
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
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    2013 BMW 5 Series Dimensions

    1464mm
    1860mm
    4899mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2013 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 12 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 5 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 5 Series is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 5 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.4L 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.

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    2013 BMW 5 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 5 Series?

    The BMW 5 Series offers a 3 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.

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    BMW 5 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 5 Series is the Base that starts from $78,500.

    The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the M Sport that starts from $184,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base and M Sport.

    The largest BMW 5 Series is the Base which measures 1860mm wide, 4907mm in length and sits 1462mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the Base which has 300kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the Base which weighs 2535 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 5 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

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