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About the BMW 5 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 BMW 5 Series's used prices in Australia typically range from $15,300 for the 35I Gt Luxury Line variant and topping out at $53,800 for the 50I Luxury Line.
There are 19 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2014.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol (225kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (135kW/380Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel (230kW/630Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol (135kW/270Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol hybrid (250kW/450Nm) and 4.4L turbo petrol (330kW/650Nm). All variants feature 8 speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2016 5 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2016 BMW 5 Series Price
M SPORT
LUXURY LINE
M5
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | $230,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2016 BMW 5 Series Specs
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2016 BMW 5 Series Dimensions
1464mm
1860mm
4899mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
There are 11 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 5 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 5 Series is the 20d LUXURY LINE 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 LUXURY LINE with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 4.4L TURBO MPFI and uses 8.8L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
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| BMW 5 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 4d Sedan | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 4d Sedan | Diesel | 5.6 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d Hatchback | Diesel | 5.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d Hatchback | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Wagon | Premium Unleaded | 8.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d Wagon | Diesel | 4.7 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.
2016 BMW 5 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre 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 35i GT LUXURY LINE that starts from $15,300.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the 50i LUXURY LINE that starts from $53,800.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: 35i GT LUXURY LINE, 20d GT LUXURY LINE and 30d GT LUXURY LINE.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the 35i GT LUXURY LINE which measures 1901mm wide, 4998mm in length and sits 1559mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the 50i LUXURY LINE which has 330kW 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 30d GT LUXURY LINE which weighs 2590 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel, Premium Unleaded Petrol or Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid.