About the BMW 5 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 BMW 5 Series's used prices in Australia typically range from $24,200 for the 20D Luxury Line variant and topping out at $71,500 for the 40I Luxury Line.
There are 13 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel (140kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol (185kW/350Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel (195kW/620Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol hybrid (185kW/420Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol (250kW/450Nm). All variants feature 8 speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2018 5 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2018 BMW 5 Series Price
LUXURY LINE
M SPORT
M5 LAUNCH EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $199,900 |
M5 FIRST EDITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $229,900 |
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2018 BMW 5 Series Specs
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2018 BMW 5 Series Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 5 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 5 Series is the 30e iPerf PHEV LUXURY LINE with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 2.3L of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 5 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the 40i LUXURY LINE with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 7.2L 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, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | 2.3 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.1 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a BMW 5 Series?
You should service your 5 Series at your authorised BMW dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the 5 Series's warranty.
2018 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 20d LUXURY LINE that starts from $24,200.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the 40i LUXURY LINE that starts from $71,500.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: 20d LUXURY LINE, 20d M SPORT, 30i LUXURY LINE, 30i M SPORT, 30d M SPORT, 30d LUXURY LINE, 20i M SPORT, 20i LUXURY LINE, 30e iPerf PHEV LUXURY LINE, 30e iPerf PHEV M SPORT, 20i LUXURY LINE LAUNCH EDITN, 40i M SPORT and 40i LUXURY LINE.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the 20d LUXURY LINE which measures 1868mm wide, 4942mm in length and sits 1498mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the 40i M SPORT which has 250kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO MPFI engine.
The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the 20d LUXURY LINE which weighs 2390 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.