About the BMW 5 Series
The 1997 BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in both 4D sedan and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $83,600 for the 523i variant and topping out at $147,000 for the 540i.
There are 5 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/280Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/420Nm), 4.0L multi-point injection (210kW/400Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (173kW/320Nm) and 2.5L multi-point injection (125kW/245Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 1997 5 Series was offered with a 2 year, NaN km warranty.
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1997 BMW 5 Series Price
523I
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $83,600 |
528I
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $96,500 |
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $96,500 |
525I
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $99,900 |
535I
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $118,800 |
540I
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $146,930 |
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $146,930 |
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1997 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 5 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 5 Series is the 523I with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 5.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 5 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the 540I with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.8L 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, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
1997 BMW 5 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series offers a 2 year NaN km limit 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 523I that starts from $83,600.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the 540I that starts from $147,000.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2075 kg offered by the following variants: 528I, 535I and 540I.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the 528I which measures 1800mm wide, 4805mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the 540I which has 210kW of power from its 4.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the 528I which weighs 2210 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series uses premium unleaded.