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Max Davies
2026 BMW 5 Series review
BMW continues to stick with diesel power for its large executive sedan, and the 5 Series is all the better for it.
14 Days Ago
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BMW 5 Series Comparison
The new BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $114,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M Sport variant and topping out at $136,900 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2024.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (223kW/670Nm), 3.0L turbo (223kW/670Nm) and 2.0L turbo (153kW/330Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 5 Series is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Latest BMW 5 Series News and Reviews
Very Good
Max Davies
2026 BMW 5 Series review
BMW continues to stick with diesel power for its large executive sedan, and the 5 Series is all the better for it.
14 Days Ago
Marton Pettendy
More than 15,000 BMW vehicles recalled due to fire risk
Seven of BMW’s most popular models have been recalled due to potentially faulty starter motors that could start a fire.
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James Wong
BMW 5 Series goes back to its inline six roots with special edition
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William Stopford
Even current BMW models will get brand's bold new face, 5 Series spy pics show
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Jordan Mulach
Multiple BMWs recalled due to fire risk
The BMW X3 and 5 Series have been recalled in Australia due to a shared fault that can lead to a vehicle fire, affecting almost 300 vehicles.
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Scott Collie
2024 BMW 520i review
The new BMW 5 Series only has one petrol engine option in Australia – which will leave traditionalists longing for more.
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Curt Dupriez
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The PHEV version of BMW’s 5 Series limousine balances luxury with frugality, making it a compelling alternative to six-cylinder petrol power.
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James Wong
2020 BMW M550i xDrive Pure review
For anyone fortunate enough to be able to drop $140,000-$150,000 on a luxury performance car, the BMW M550i xDrive Pure makes a lot of sense.
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