BMW 5-Series MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW 5-Series model year from 1984 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 5-Series has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2027 (up to 31 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
BMW 5-Series fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 25–31 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2026 | 25–31 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2025 | 24–31 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2024 | 28–30 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2023 | 20–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2022 | 20–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2021 | 20–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2020 | 20–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2019 | 20–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2018 | 19–30 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2017 | 18–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2016 | 19–30 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2015 | 19–30 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2014 | 19–30 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 17–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 17–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 17–25 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 18–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 18–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 18–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 16–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 16–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 17–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 17–22 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 16–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 16–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 16–21 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 16–21 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 16–21 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 16–20 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 16–21 MPG | 2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 16–20 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 8-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 17–20 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 8-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 3.1L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 16–20 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 16–18 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 15–18 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 16–18 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 15–18 MPG | 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 12–19 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 16–20 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 16–23 MPG | 2.4L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 17–24 MPG | 2.4L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 18–20 MPG | 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
2027 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2027 5-Series was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 29 | 35 | 31 MPG |
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 34 | 30 MPG |
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| 550e xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG · 41 MPGe on electricity · 430 mi range |
2026 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2026 5-Series was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 28 | 35 | 31 MPG |
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| 550e xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG · 41 MPGe on electricity · 430 mi range |
2025 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2025 5-Series was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 28 | 35 | 31 MPG |
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| 550e xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG · 40 MPGe on electricity · 420 mi range |
2024 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2024 5-Series was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2023 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2023 5-Series was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| 540i Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| 530e Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG · 37 MPGe on electricity · 340 mi range |
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 530e xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG · 33 MPGe on electricity · 320 mi range |
| M550i xDrive Sedan | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2022 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2022 5-Series was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| 540i Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| 530e Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG · 37 MPGe on electricity · 340 mi range |
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 530e xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG · 33 MPGe on electricity · 320 mi range |
| M550i xDrive Sedan | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2021 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2021 5-Series was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| 540i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| 530i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| 540i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| 530e | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG · 37 MPGe on electricity · 340 mi range |
| 530e xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG · 33 MPGe on electricity · 320 mi range |
| M550i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2020 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2020 5-Series was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| 530e | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG · 38 MPGe on electricity · 350 mi range |
| 530i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| 540i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 540i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| 530e xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG · 34 MPGe on electricity · 330 mi range |
| M550i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2019 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2019 5-Series was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530e | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 30 | 29 MPG · 37 MPGe on electricity · 370 mi range |
| 530e xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 31 | 28 MPG · 36 MPGe on electricity · 360 mi range |
| 530i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| 530i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| 540i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 540i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| M550i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2018 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2018 5-Series was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540d xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| 530e | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 31 | 29 MPG · 37 MPGe on electricity · 370 mi range |
| 530e xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 31 | 28 MPG · 36 MPGe on electricity · 360 mi range |
| 530i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| 530i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| 540i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 540i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| M550i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
2017 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2017 5-Series was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| 530i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| 540i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 540i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
2016 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2016 5-Series was EPA-rated in 10 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535d xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| 535d | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 38 | 30 MPG |
| 528i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| 528i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 550i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 550i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2015 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2015 5-Series was EPA-rated in 12 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535d xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| 535d | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 38 | 30 MPG |
| 528i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| 528i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 550i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 550i Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 550i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2014 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2014 5-Series was EPA-rated in 13 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535d | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| 535d xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| 528i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| 528i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 550i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 550i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 550i Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2013 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2013 5-Series was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| 528i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 550i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 550i Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 550i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 550i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2012 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2012 5-Series was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| 528i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 550i Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 550i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 550i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| 550i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2011 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2011 5-Series was EPA-rated in 11 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 550i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 550i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 550i Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 550i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2010 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2010 5-Series was EPA-rated in 15 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 528i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 528i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 528i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 528i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| 535i Sport Wagon xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 550 GT | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 550i xDrive GT | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 535i Sport Wagon xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2009 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2009 5-Series was EPA-rated in 12 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| 528i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 528i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 528i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| 535i Sport Wagon xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 535i Sport Wagon xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2008 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2008 5-Series was EPA-rated in 12 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| 528i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 535xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 528xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 528xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 535xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 535xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 535xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2007 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2007 5-Series was EPA-rated in 14 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 525i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| 525i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| 530xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 525xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 525xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2006 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2006 5-Series was EPA-rated in 14 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| 525i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 525i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| 530xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 525xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 525xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| 550i | 4.8L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
2005 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2005 5-Series was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 545i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 545i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 545i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2004 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2004 5-Series was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 545i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 545i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 545i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2003 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2003 5-Series was EPA-rated in 10 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 525i Sport Wagon | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 525i Sport Wagon | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i Sport Wagon | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
2002 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2002 5-Series was EPA-rated in 10 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 525i Sport Wagon | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 525i Sport Wagon | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| 540i Sport Wagon | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2001 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2001 5-Series was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 525i Sport Wagon | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 525i Sport Wagon | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i Sport Wagon | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
2000 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 2000 5-Series was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 528i Sport Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 528i Sport Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 528i | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 528i Sport Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 528i | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i Sport Wagon | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
1999 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1999 5-Series was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 528i Touring | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 528i Touring | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 528i | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i Touring | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
1998 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1998 5-Series was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 528i | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 16 MPG |
1997 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1997 5-Series was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.8L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| 528i | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 22 | 16 MPG |
1995 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1995 5-Series was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 8-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 525i Touring | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| 530i Touring | 3.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 540i | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| 540i | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
1994 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1994 5-Series was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.0L 8-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 3.1L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| 525i Touring | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| 530i Touring | 3.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 540i | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| 530i | 3.1L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| 530i Touring | 3.1L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| 530i | 3.1L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
1993 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1993 5-Series was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 525i Touring | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 16 MPG |
1992 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1992 5-Series was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i Touring | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 16 MPG |
1991 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1991 5-Series was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 17 | 15 MPG |
1990 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1990 5-Series was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
1989 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1989 5-Series was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 525i | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
1988 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1988 5-Series was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| 5 Series | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| 5 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| 5 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 5 Series | 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 9 | 17 | 12 MPG |
1987 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1987 5-Series was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| 5 Series | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| 5 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| 5 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
1986 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1986 5-Series was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series | 2.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 MPG |
| 5 Series | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| 5 Series | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 5 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| 5 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
1985 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1985 5-Series was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series | 2.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| 5 Series | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| 5 Series | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 5 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| 5 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1984 BMW 5-Series: engines & MPG
The 1984 5-Series was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.7L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| 5 Series | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a BMW 5-Series get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 5-Series range from 18 to 31 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2027 model year.
What engines does the 2027 BMW 5-Series have?
The 2027 5-Series was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the BMW 5-Series require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and diesel and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
Is there a hybrid or electric 5-Series?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/bmw/5-series.
Fuel economy of other models
BMW X3 MPG by year · BMW X5 MPG by year · BMW 330I MPG by year · BMW X1 MPG by year · BMW X7 MPG by year
See also: BMW 5-Series hub — live listings, prices & reliability · Most fuel-efficient cars by segment · Model price trends. Media inquiries: [email protected].