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Car Specifications2006 BMW 5 Series
The 2006 BMW 5 Series is a large Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $96,900 for the base variant and topping out at $178,900 for the Sport variant.
There are 3 variants of the 5 Series available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2003.
The 2006 5 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the BMW 5 Series include 2.5L in-line 6-cylinder (160kW/245Nm), 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder (190kW/300Nm), 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder turbo (170kW/500Nm) and 4.8L v8 (270kW/490Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual or 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $96,900 - $178,900†
- Transmission
- 6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sedan or Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $96,900 - $178,900†
- Transmission
- 6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- Sedan or Wagon
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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BMW 5 Series
Features & Specs
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Handling & Mechanics
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Available Variants
The BMW 5 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Sport.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,841 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,846 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm |
| Load Capacity | 485 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2006 BMW 5 Series
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BMW 5 Series is the base variant that starts from $96,900.
See all BMW 5 Series PricingThe most expensive BMW 5 Series is the Sport variant that starts from $178,900.
See all BMW 5 Series PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW 5 Series is 2000 kg shared by all variants.
See all BMW 5 Series towing capacityThe largest BMW 5 Series is the base variant which measures 1846mm wide, 4841mm in length and sits 1468mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 270kW of power and 490nm of torque are the SE and Sport variants.
The BMW 5 Series is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest BMW 5 Series is the SE variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2300 kg.
The BMW 5 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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