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    2004 BMW 5 Series

    Used from

    $87,400 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    2 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.9 - 10.6 L / 100km

    About the BMW 5 Series

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2004 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 $87,400 for the Base variant and topping out at $157,000 for the Base.

    There are 3 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2003.

    Engine options include 3.0L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (245kW/450Nm) and 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2004 5 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2004 BMW 5 Series Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2004 BMW 5 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 5 Series

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Antenna
      • Type: Diversity
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Wide Angle
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight cleaners
      • Type: High Pressure
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 993
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 967
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1485
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1496
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1456
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1452
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearstick Skirt: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 6
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 6
    • Mobile phone
      • Hands-free
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Includes Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory S/w Position
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Includes Radio Settings
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty full service
      • Distance: 50,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Executive

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio system
      • Cassette
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front: 985
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
      • Headroom Rear: 981
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58
      • Hip Room Front: 1472
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.6
      • Hip Room Rear: 1488
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.8
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1442
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1422
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Straps
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Base:
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
    • Headlight cleaners
      • Type: High Pressure
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 993
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 967
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1485
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 58.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1496
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1456
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1452
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 6
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 6
    • Mobile phone
      • Hands-free
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Type: Alloy
    • Power locks
      • Includes Sunroof
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Radio Settings
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Rain Sensor

    Sport

    Adds to Executive:
    • Front seat
      • Thigh Support
      • Type: Sports
    Removes from Executive:
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    See all 2004 BMW 5 Series Specs

    2004 BMW 5 Series Dimensions

    1468mm
    1846mm
    4841mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2004 BMW 5 Series Dimensions

    2004 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 5 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 5 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    See all BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

    2004 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 $87,400.

    The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the Base that starts from $157,000.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Executive and Sport.

    The largest BMW 5 Series is the Base which measures 1846mm wide, 4841mm in length and sits 1468mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the Base which has 245kW 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 Executive which weighs 2275 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 5 Series uses premium unleaded.