About the BMW 5 Series
The 2009 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 $75,888 for the Base variant and topping out at $171,860 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2008.
Engine options include 3.0L multi-point injection (200kW/315Nm), 4.8L multi-point injection (270kW/490Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (160kW/480Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/340Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2009 5 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2009 BMW 5 Series Dimensions
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2009 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
There are 9 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 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 5 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW 5 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
BMW 5 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
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3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
4.8L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.8 L/100km |
4.8L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.3 L/100km |
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.4 L/100km |
3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.5 L/100km |
3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km |
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.6 L/100km |
2009 BMW 5 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series offers a 3 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 Base that starts from $75,888.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the Base that starts from $171,860.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg
The largest BMW 5 Series is the Base which measures 1846mm wide, 4843mm in length and sits 1491mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the Base which has 270kW of power from its 4.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the Base which weighs 2230 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.