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    2020 BMW 5 Series

    New from

    $134,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    10.6 / 100km

    About the BMW 5 Series

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $134,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Pure variant and topping out at $149,900 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.

    The BMW 5 Series is only available with an null motor that produces 390kW and 750Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2020 5 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    200.51 kW/t
    71.2 kW/t
    221.84 kW/t
    Boot Space
    530 litres
    424 litres
    570 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    10.6 L/100km
    5.6 L/100km
    11.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    642 km
    611 km
    1,179 km
    Price
    $134,900 - $149,900
    $81,388
    $299,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    4 years
    7 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,480 kg
    2,260 kg
    2,740 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,900 kg
    2,100 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    131 mm
    93 mm
    131 mm

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    2020 BMW 5 Series Price

    Pure

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$134,900

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4$149,900
    *excl. on-roads

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    2020 BMW 5 Series Specs

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    Pure

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 16
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Clar
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 200.51
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 32.00
      • Media Control Touch Pad
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Media Control Wheel
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Memorized Steering Wheel Position
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Phone Preparation Antenna
      • Mobile Phone Preparation Charger
      • Mobile Phone Preparation Holder
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Key
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Phone
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Telematics Concierge Service
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Telematics Tracker System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 530
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.7
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1034
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1523
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1052
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1490
      • Front Track (mm): 1605
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 131
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 60.0
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 58.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1467
      • Overall Length (mm): 4962
      • Overall Width (mm): 1868
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 977
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1487
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 928
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1420
      • Rear Track (mm): 1630
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12400
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2975
    • 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: 89.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 243
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Energy Recuperation Engine
      • Engine (l): 4.4
      • Engine (cc): 4395
      • Engine Code: N63b44t3
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88.3
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 68
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Type: Touch Pad
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: Windscreen
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator With Rim Mounted Sensor
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Synthetic Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Automatic Locking
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 642
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 530
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 390
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 750
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • 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 Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 10
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor & Camera
      • 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 Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor & Camera
      • 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 Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Ski Hatch
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • 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
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • 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
      • Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
      • Transmission Code: Ga8x76dz
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain 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
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2480
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1945
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 4288
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1945
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1902
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 95
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 97
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
      • Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone

    Base

    Adds to Pure:
    • Convenience
      • Automatic Door Closing Rear Boot Hatch
      • Automatic Door Closing Side Doors
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Dvd Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
      • Tv Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Laser
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 9
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 9
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Fragrance Diffuser
    • Visibility
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    Removes from Pure:
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Synthetic Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support Type: Manual
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    2020 BMW 5 Series Dimensions

    1467mm
    1868mm
    4962mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2020 BMW 5 Series Dimensions

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    2020 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 1 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 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    BMW 5 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded10.6 L/100km
    See all BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

    2020 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 Pure that starts from $134,900.

    The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the Base that starts from $149,900.

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

    The largest BMW 5 Series is the Pure which measures 1868mm wide, 4962mm in length and sits 1467mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the Pure which has 390kW 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 Pure which weighs 2480 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 5 Series uses Premium Unleaded.