2026 BMW 5 Series Price, Specs and Range

What is it?

The G60 is the eighth-generation BMW 5 Series, launched in Australia in 2024. CLAR platform shared with the all-electric i5. The Australian combustion lineup is mild-hybrid only: 520i petrol and 520d diesel, both RWD with the 8-speed Steptronic. 5-star ANCAP 2024 protocol.

The lineup runs from 520i at $114,900 plus on-roads, through to 520d at $122,900 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.

Interior and Technology

520d returns 5.4 L/100 km combined, true long-haul cruiser. Curved display with iDrive 8.5 / OS9.0, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto standard. 5-star ANCAP 2024 protocol with Driving Assistant Pro standard. Cabin space stretched, rear knee room finally limousine territory.

Big kidneys and slab nose are divisive on the new face. No xDrive AWD on combustion 520i / 520d in Australia. No PHEV variant offered locally, E-Class and A6 do offer one. Real leather is a paid option, Veganza synthetic is the default.

Quick Buyer Context

Should you buy the 5 Series?

Reasons to buy

520d returns 5.4 L/100 km combined, true long-haul cruiser. Curved display with iDrive 8.5 / OS9.0, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto standard. 5-star ANCAP 2024 protocol with Driving Assistant Pro standard. Cabin space stretched, rear knee room finally limousine territory.
Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
5-star ANCAP (2024), full driver-assist suite.
520 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.

Reasons to wait

Big kidneys and slab nose are divisive on the new face. No xDrive AWD on combustion 520i / 520d in Australia. No PHEV variant offered locally, E-Class and A6 do offer one. Real leather is a paid option, Veganza synthetic is the default.
You want a PHEV (Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6), AWD as standard (Audi A6 quattro), or a hybrid standard at lower money (Lexus ES, Genesis G80).
Highway Assistant for hands-off driving is currently AU regulatory pending. The i5 sister-EV is sold alongside if you want full electric.
Top trim climbs to $122,900 plus on-roads.

Who it suits

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Families

520 L boot, full safety suite

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Premium

Cabin quality up top

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Hybrid buyers

6.9 L/100 km combined claim

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Commuters

Daily driver, low fuss

CarTell Verdict

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The CarTell take

We have not driven this yet. On paper, here is how it stacks up.

Strongest suit on paper: 520d returns 5.4 L/100 km combined, true long-haul cruiser. Curved display with iDrive 8.5 / OS9.0, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto standard. 5-star ANCAP 2024 protocol with Driving Assistant Pro standard. Cabin space stretched, rear knee room finally limousine territory.
The trade-off: Big kidneys and slab nose are divisive on the new face. No xDrive AWD on combustion 520i / 520d in Australia. No PHEV variant offered locally, E-Class and A6 do offer one. Real leather is a paid option, Veganza synthetic is the default.
Check before you buy: Highway Assistant for hands-off driving is currently AU regulatory pending. The i5 sister-EV is sold alongside if you want full electric.
Best suited to: Executive commuters, tech buyers and BMW loyalists moving from the G30. 520d is the long-haul pick, 520i the cheaper city option.

Common questions

How much is the 2026 BMW 5 Series in Australia?

Pricing opens at $114,900 plus on-roads for the 520i petrol MHEV and $122,900 plus on-roads for the 520d diesel MHEV. Both are RWD only.

Is the BMW 5 Series available as a PHEV?

Not in Australia. The local range is petrol MHEV and diesel MHEV only. The i5 fully electric sister model is sold alongside as a separate car.

How efficient is the BMW 520d?

BMW claims 5.4 L/100 km combined from the 2.0L turbo diesel mild-hybrid four, with 145 kW and 400 Nm.

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BMW 5 Series

What is it?

Interior and Technology

Should you buy the 5 Series?

Reasons to buy

Reasons to wait

The Rivals

We have not reviewed the BMW 5 Series yet.