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    2013 BMW M5

    New from

    $229,145 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.9 / 100km

    About the BMW M5

    Last updated Sep 21, 2025

    The new BMW M5 is a Large Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $229,145 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M5 variant and topping out at $229,500 for the M5.

    There is 1 variant of the M5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2009.

    The BMW M5 is only available with an null motor that produces 412kW and 680Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2013 M5 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    211.83 kW/t
    69.64 kW/t
    229.95 kW/t
    Boot Space
    520 litres
    450 litres
    695 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.9 L/100km
    4.3 L/100km
    15.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    707 km
    573 km
    1,860 km
    Price
    $229,145 - $229,500
    $68,545
    $298,800
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    4 years
    7 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,410 kg
    2,165 kg
    2,555 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    117 mm
    117 mm
    130 mm

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    2013 BMW M5 Specs

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    M5

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
      • Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Dvd
      • Number Of Speakers: 16
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System In-dash Dvd
      • System Internet Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 211.83
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 12.00
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.2
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 520
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 41.3
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1028
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1518
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1480
      • Front Track (mm): 1627
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 117
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.5
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 59.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 58.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.2
      • Overall Height (mm): 1456
      • Overall Length (mm): 4910
      • Overall Width (mm): 1891
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 973
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1485
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1427
      • Rear Track (mm): 1582
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12600
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2964
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 5.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Bore Engine: 88.3
      • Co2 Level (combined): 232
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 4.4
      • Engine (cc): 4395
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 89.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 10.2
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 707
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.1
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 560
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 412
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 680
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Active Massage
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Active Massage
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Automatic Mode
      • Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Sequential
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 4
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Individual Rear Location: Individual Rear
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Auto-dimming Passenger Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2410
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1945
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 295
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    2013 BMW M5 Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the BMW M5

    The most fuel efficient BMW M5 is the M5 with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 4.4L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    BMW M5Fuel TypeCombined
    4.4L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.9 L/100km
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    2013 BMW M5 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW M5?

    The BMW M5 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.

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    BMW M5 FAQs

    The cheapest BMW M5 is the M5 that starts from $229,145.

    The most expensive BMW M5 is the M5 that starts from $229,500.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW M5 is offered by the M5 which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest BMW M5 is the M5 which measures 1891mm wide, 4910mm in length and sits 1456mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW M5 is the M5 which has 412kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The BMW M5 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW M5 is the M5 which weighs 2410 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW M5 uses Premium Unleaded.