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2023 BMW 5 Series range to include i5 EV, plug-in M5 - report
BMW's next-generation 5 Series range will include new all-electric options plus additional plug-in hybrids, including a new electrified M5.
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About the BMW 5 Series
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $99,400 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M Sport variant and topping out at $154,900 for the Base.
There are 3 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2021.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/290Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm), electric motor (215kW/420Nm) and 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (390kW/750Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2021 5 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
80.12 - 195.98 kW/t
79.14 kW/t
249.73 kW/t
Boot Space
410 - 530 litres
370 litres
565 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2.3 - 10.7 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
12.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
636 - 1,200 km
624 km
1,200 km
Price
$99,400 - $154,900
$84,272
$376,900
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
2,285 - 2,560 kg
2,225 kg
2,740 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,700 - 2,000 kg
1,700 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
131 - 150 mm
93 mm
150 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
12 kWh
0.3 kWh
13.5 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
2 kW
2 kW
11 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
67 km
50 km
67 km
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BMW 5 Series News
2021 BMW 5 Series Price
M Sport
Pure
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $137,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $139,900 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $152,900 |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $154,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 BMW 5 Series Specs
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2021 BMW 5 Series Dimensions
1467mm
1868mm
4972mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 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 M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 2.3L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 5 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Pure with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 10.7L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | 2.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
2021 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 M Sport that starts from $99,400.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the Base that starts from $154,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: M Sport, Pure and Base.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the M Sport which measures 1868mm wide, 4963mm in length and sits 1483mm 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 2560 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Electric or Diesel.