About the BMW 5 Series
The 2001 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 $84,375 for the 525i Executive variant and topping out at $194,240 for the M.
There are 9 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2000.
Engine options include 3.0L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/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 2001 5 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2001 BMW 5 Series Price
525i Executive
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $84,375 |
525i Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $87,775 |
530i Executive
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $98,775 |
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $98,775 |
530i Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $100,775 |
3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $100,775 |
535i Executive
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $120,825 |
535i Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $122,325 |
540i Executive
Configuration | Price From* |
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4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $146,720 |
540i Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $147,825 |
M
Configuration | Price From* |
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4.9L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $194,240 |
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2001 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
BMW 5 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
2001 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.
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BMW 5 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 5 Series is the 525i Executive that starts from $84,375.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the M that starts from $194,240.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: 530i Executive, 530i Sport, 535i Executive, 535i Sport, 540i Executive and 540i Sport.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the 530i Executive 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.