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    2009 BMW 5 Series

    Used from

    $75,888 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.6 - 10.8 L / 100km

    About the BMW 5 Series

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    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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    Power to Weight
    83.4 - 164.85 kW/t
    76.78 kW/t
    215.43 kW/t
    Boot Space
    500 - 520 litres
    300 litres
    690 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    7.52 L/100km
    14.71 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    473 km
    1,067 km
    Price
    $75,888 - $171,860
    $74,500
    $338,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    New this year
    9 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2009 BMW 5 Series Specs

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    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Diversity
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Mp3 Devices
      • Wma Devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 993
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.1
      • Headroom Rear: 967
      • Hip Room Front (in): 58.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1484
      • 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: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 6
    • Mobile phone
      • Wireless Connection: Bluetooth
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Data Feed: Dvd
      • Information Type: Arrows And Voice
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • 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 Memory S/w Position
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Includes Radio Settings
      • Type: Manual
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • 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): 144
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
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    2009 BMW 5 Series Dimensions

    1468mm
    1846mm
    4841mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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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.

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    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.