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About the BMW 5 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2020 BMW 5 Series's used prices in Australia typically range from $42,700 for the 30D M Sport variant and topping out at $101,000 for the M550i Xdrive.
There are 17 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2019.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel (195kW/620Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel (195kW/620Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol (135kW/290Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol (185kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol hybrid (135kW/290Nm), 4.4L bi turbo dir f/inj (390kW/750Nm) and 4.4L turbo petrol (390kW/750Nm). Available with 8 speed auto speed dual shift sequential, 8 speed auto steptronic sport, 8 speed auto sports mode, 8 speed automatic steptronic or 8 speed automatic transmissions. Both all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2020 5 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2020 BMW 5 Series Price
M SPORT
LUXURY LINE
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 4d Sedan | $149,900 |
PURE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 4d Sedan | $134,900 |
M5 COMPETITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 4d Sedan | $234,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 BMW 5 Series Specs
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2020 BMW 5 Series Dimensions
1479mm
1868mm
4936mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2020 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 LUXURY LINE PHEV with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ 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 M550i xDRIVE with a 8 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC SPORT which is powered by a 4.4L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 10.6L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 4d Sedan | Diesel | 5.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Electric RWD 4d Sedan | Electric | 2.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Station Wagon | Premium Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 4d Sedan | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d Station Wagon | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | Premium Unleaded | 7.2 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.
2020 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 30d xDRIVE TOURING that starts from $0.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the M550i xDRIVE that starts from $101,000.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: 30d xDRIVE TOURING, 30d M SPORT, 20i LUXURY LINE, 20i M SPORT, 30i M SPORT, 20i M SPORT LCI, 30i LUXURY LINE, 30d M SPORT LCI, 30e M SPORT PHEV LCI, 30d LUXURY LINE, 30i M SPORT LCI, M550i xDRIVE PURE LCI, M550i xDRIVE LCI, M550i xDRIVE PURE and M550i xDRIVE.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the 30d xDRIVE TOURING which measures 1868mm wide, 4963mm in length and sits 1498mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the M550i xDRIVE PURE LCI which has 390kW of power from its 4.4L BI TURBO DIR F/INJ engine.
The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the 30d xDRIVE TOURING which weighs 2610 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.