About the BMW 5 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 1999 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 $85,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $198,500 for the M.
There are 3 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 (180kW/345Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/440Nm) and 4.9L multi-point injection (294kW/500Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 1999 5 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
1999 BMW 5 Series Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $85,900 |
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $85,900 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $85,900 |
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $85,900 |
| 4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $85,900 |
EXECUTIVE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $150,900 |
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.9L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $198,500 |
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1999 BMW 5 Series Specs
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1999 BMW 5 Series Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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1999 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
| BMW 5 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
| 2.8L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
| 4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
1999 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 Base that starts from $85,900.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the M that starts from $198,500.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, EXECUTIVE and M.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the Base which measures 1800mm wide, 4805mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the M which has 294kW of power from its 4.9L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the M which weighs 2290 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series uses premium unleaded.