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2024 BMW 5 Series spied inside and out
Another prototype of the upcoming G60-generation BMW 5 Series has been spied, giving us a closer look at the cabin.
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About the BMW 5 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 BMW 5 Series is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $95,900 for the M Sport variant and topping out at $246,900 for the M5 Competition.
There are 5 variants of the 5 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (185kW/350Nm), electric motor (215kW/420Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (390kW/750Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 5 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2021 BMW 5 Series Price
M Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $115,900 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | $120,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $125,900 |
Pure
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $139,900 |
M5 COMPETITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $246,900 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.4L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $154,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 BMW 5 Series Specs
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2021 BMW 5 Series Dimensions
1479mm
1868mm
4963mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 5 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 5 Series is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 2.3L of electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 5 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10.7L of premium unleaded 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 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | 2.3 L/100km |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km |
2021 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 M SPORT that starts from $95,900.
The most expensive BMW 5 Series is the M5 COMPETITION that starts from $246,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: M SPORT, M Sport, Pure, Base and M5 COMPETITION.
The largest BMW 5 Series is the M5 COMPETITION which measures 1903mm wide, 4966mm in length and sits 1469mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 5 Series is the M5 COMPETITION which has 460kW of power from its 4.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the Pure which weighs 2560 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 5 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded, electric or diesel.