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    2010 BMW 5 Series

    Used from

    $76,400 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.2 - 11.2 L / 100km

    About the BMW 5 Series

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2010 BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in 4D sedan, 5D station wagon and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $76,400 for the Base variant and topping out at $192,900 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2009.

    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 petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (170kW/500Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/350Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2010 5 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    84.42 - 166.27 kW/t
    76.78 kW/t
    215.43 kW/t
    Boot Space
    500 - 590 litres
    300 litres
    695 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.21 - 11.24 L/100km
    5.21 L/100km
    15.63 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    625 - 1,346 km
    473 km
    1,356 km
    Price
    $76,400 - $192,900
    $71,600
    $338,900
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    2 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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    2010 BMW 5 Series Specs

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    Sport

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • 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
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • 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
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • 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
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 6
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty full service
      • Distance: 60,000 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

    Base

    Adds to Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 5
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Sport:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 6
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    2010 BMW 5 Series Dimensions

    1468mm
    1846mm
    4841mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2010 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 13 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 5 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 5 Series is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.2L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 5 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 11.2L 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.

    See all BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy

    2010 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 $76,400.

    The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the Base that starts from $192,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is offered by the Base which can tow 2100 kg

    The largest BMW 5 Series is the Base which measures 1901mm wide, 4998mm in length and sits 1559mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the Base which has 300kW of power from its 4.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the Base which weighs 2690 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 5 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.