About the BMW 5 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 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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2010 BMW 5 Series Dimensions
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.
| BMW 5 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.6 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.4 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.3 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km |
| 4.8L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.3 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 9.5 L/100km |
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.
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.