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    2012 BMW 5 Series Base Pricing and Spec

    From

    $144,200

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2012 BMW 5 Series Base is a rear 5d Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 1st January 2001 classified as a F07. The BMW 5 Series is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $144,200.

    The BMW 5 Series is a rear 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 3.0L 6 engine that has 180 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 540 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic. BMW claims the 5 Series Base uses 6.5L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 173g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1077km per full tank.

    The BMW 5 Series measures 1559mm (61.4 inches) in height, 4998mm (196.8 inches) in length, 1901mm (74.8 inches) in width with a 3070mm (120.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 0kg (0.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The 5 Series Base comes standard with 245/50 ZR 100Y front tyres and 245/50 ZR 100Y rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited kmkm warranty.

    The 2012 BMW 5 Series Base has a undefinedmm ground clearance with a 2100kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

    The BMW 5 Series has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP.

    Best For
    Family
    Long distance
    Luxury
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.5L / 100km
    70 L1077 km
    5d Hatchback
    diesel
    3.0L
    rear
    8 AT
    5
    5

    Dimensions

    1559mm
    1901mm
    4998mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeTURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL
    Size (cc)2993
    Size (L)3.0L
    Cylinders6
    CamshaftDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder24
    Power180kW
    Power RPM4000
    Torque540Nm
    Torque RPM1750
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio-

    Transmission8 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension Frontwishbone
    Suspension Rearmulti-link
    Steering MechanismPOWER STEERING
    Driverear

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)6.5
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)8.1
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)5.6
    Tank Size (L)70
    Fuel Typediesel
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined173
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC - VENTILATED
    Tyre Front245/50 ZR 100Y
    Tyre Rear245/50 ZR 100Y
    Front Rim Size8x18
    Rear Rim Size8x18

    Vehicle Height (mm)1559
    Vehicle Length (mm)4998
    Vehicle Width (mm)1901
    Ground Clearance (mm)-
    Wheelbase (mm)3070
    Turning Circle (m)0
    Unladen Weight (kg)0
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2590
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)2100
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)750

    Compliance Plate Location-
    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors5
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs0
    Service Interval Months0
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2011-12-13

    ANCAP Rating5
    Euro Air Pollution StandardEU5
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