About the BMW 5 Series
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2002 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 $84,800 for the Executive variant and topping out at $196,200 for the M.
There are 11 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2002.
Engine options include 3.0L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/440Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm), 3.5L multi-point injection (180kW/345Nm) 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 2002 5 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2002 BMW 5 Series Price
525i Executive
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $85,250 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $88,200 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $101,400 |
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $123,100 |
| 4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $148,900 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $107,300 |
525i Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $88,650 |
Executive
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $99,400 |
| 4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $147,800 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $105,200 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $84,800 |
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $121,600 |
530i Executive
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $99,800 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $105,680 |
530i Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $101,800 |
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $107,720 |
535i Executive
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $122,050 |
535i Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $123,550 |
540i Executive
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $148,250 |
540i Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $149,350 |
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.9L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $196,200 |
| 4.9L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $195,800 |
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2002 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
| BMW 5 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
2002 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 Executive that starts from $84,800.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the M that starts from $196,200.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Executive, 530i Executive, Sport, 530i Sport, 535i Executive, 535i Sport, 540i Executive and 540i Sport.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the 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.