About the BMW 5 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 BMW 5 Series's used prices in Australia typically range from $15,700 for the 28I variant and topping out at $46,100 for the 35I Touring Sport.
There are 15 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol (180kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (135kW/380Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol (225kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel (180kW/540Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol (300kW/600Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol hybrid (250kW/450Nm). 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 Specs
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2012 BMW 5 Series Dimensions
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2012 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
There are 12 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 5 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 5 Series is the 20d with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ 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 50i GT with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 4.4L TURBO MPFI and uses 11.2L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.7 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.6 L/100km |
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.4 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.1 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series has a recommended service interval of 2 years or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.
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.
BMW 5 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 5 Series is the 28i that starts from $15,700.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the 35i TOURING SPORT that starts from $46,100.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: 20d GT, 30d GT, 35i GT and 50i GT.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the 20d GT which measures 1901mm wide, 4998mm in length and sits 1559mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the 50i GT which has 300kW of power from its 4.4L TURBO MPFI engine.
The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the 50i GT which weighs 2690 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol, Diesel or Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid.