About the BMW 5 Series
The 2012 BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in 4D sedan, 5D hatchback and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $77,900 for the Base variant and topping out at $184,800 for the M Sport.
There are 2 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2011.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/380Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/540Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2012 5 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2012 BMW 5 Series Price
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2012 BMW 5 Series Specs
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2012 BMW 5 Series Dimensions
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2012 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
There are 16 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 4.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 5 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10.4L 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.
2012 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 $77,900.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the M Sport that starts from $184,800.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and M Sport.
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 M Sport 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 2590 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.