About the BMW 5 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 1998 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 Executive.
There are 5 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.8L multi-point injection (142kW/280Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (125kW/245Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (173kW/320Nm) and 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/420Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 1998 5 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
1998 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 |
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 | $135,500 |
540I EXECUTIVE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $147,000 |
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1998 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
| BMW 5 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
1998 BMW 5 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series offers a 2 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.
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 EXECUTIVE that starts from $147,000.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: 523I, 528I, 535I, 540I and 540I EXECUTIVE.
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.