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BMW 5-Series Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
6 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
7 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
8 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
9 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 12 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 9 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 14 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 14 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 12 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 11 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 11 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 9 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 9 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
85 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
86 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
87 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
88 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
89 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
90 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
91 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
92 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
93 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
94 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
95 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
96 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
97 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
98 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
99 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
100 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
101 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
102 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
103 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
104 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
105 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
106 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
107 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
108 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
109 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
110 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
111 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
112 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
113 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
114 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
115 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
116 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
117 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
118 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
119 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2018 2018 4dr Sedan turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 58.8
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With the turbocharged 250kW 3.0L I6 Hybrid engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2018 BMW 5-Series has been averaging 58.8 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2018 BMW 5-Series in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 85 kilometers per hour (about 30 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (20 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2018 BMW 5-Series in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
2014 2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 50.6
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2014 2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 8.7
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2014 2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 68.2
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 61.2
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 15.48
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 54.95
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-sp manual RWD 43.4
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 17.93
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2010 2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 52.95
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2010 2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 53.5
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2010 2010 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 10.53
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2010 2010 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 54.6
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2010 2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 48.2
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 44.1
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 60.2
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 51.5
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual RWD 16.13
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2009 2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 53.1
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 500-hp 5.0L V10 7-sp automated manual RWD 32.5
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 50.27
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 53.29
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 47.74
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 54.87
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 60.46
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-sp manual RWD 51.7
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 12.05
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 16.82
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 500-hp 5.0L V10 6-sp manual RWD 35.3
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 48.1
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 11.11
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 229hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 84.7
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 500-hp 5.0L V10 7-sp automated manual RWD 27.5
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 52.95
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 44.5
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 54.76
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp automated manual RWD 52.95
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 47.87
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD 37.6
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 215-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 63
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 215-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 59.78
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 500-hp 5.0L V10 6-sp manual RWD 34.6
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 47.55
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan 500-hp 5.0L V10 7-sp automated manual RWD 30.42
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 47.3
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 47
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 63.48
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan 215-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 52
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan 215-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 67.1
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 229hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 15.83
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual RWD 119.2
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2006 2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 54.43
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD 49.15
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 42.95
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp automated manual RWD 52
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 58.5
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 64.2
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 184-hp 2.5L I6 6-sp manual RWD 9.8
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 61.65
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD 50.6
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 51.7
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 51.3
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 62.35
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD 50.95
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-sp manual RWD 49.4
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 49.4
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 59.55
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 42.06
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan 184-hp 2.5L I6 6-sp manual RWD 65.4
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD 40
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-sp manual RWD 48
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 52.63
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2001 2001 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 37.6
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2001 2001 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 65.9
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2001 2001 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 39.3
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon 184-hp 2.5L I6 6-sp manual RWD 65.9
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2000 2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 44.7
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2000 2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 59.3
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2000 2000 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD 27.3
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2000 2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-sp manual RWD 55
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2000 2000 4dr Wagon 193-hp 2.8L I6 4-sp automatic RWD 68.3
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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the BMW 5-Series

BMW 5-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2014 The BMW 535d isn't the class's fuel economy champ. That title goes to the Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC, with EPA ratings of 28 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway (27/38 with AWD). But, considering that the BMW's engine has two more cylinders (for a total of six) and 60 more horsepower, it comes surprisingly close: 26/38 with rear-wheel-drive (as tested) and 26/37 with all-wheel-drive. Audi's similarly sized 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel, though 15 horses less powerful than BMW's, is less efficient in "city" driving, with EPA ratings of 24/38 (with mandatory AWD). In the real-world, the trip computer reports suggested an even larger BMW advantage, especially at lower speeds. My suburban averages with the 535d ranged from 34.6 to 47.2, with high 30s fairly easily achievable (if I avoided the temptation to bury the go-pedal). The Audi's suburban averages were stuck in the mid-30s, with a high (in fewer attempts) of 38.4. On the highway, the Audi managed a coupe mpg over 40 where the speed limit was 60, and a couple under 40 where the speed limit was 70. The rear-wheel-drive BMW virtually tied the all-wheel-drive Audi at high speeds, but achieved 53.8 mpg on one 65-mph freeway trip. This is incredible (yes, I'm wondering about the accuracy of the trip computer myself) for a sedan with the 535d's mass and performance. As with other BMW's, selecting the "eco pro" mode can substantially improve fuel efficiency. Engage this mode, and it becomes easy to drive a powerful BMW like a hypermiler would a Prius. Audi and Mercedes-Benz do not offer a similar mode. see full BMW 5-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the BMW 5-Series

BMW 5-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 The turbo allows the ability to extract very excellent fuel economy if driven conservatively, and yet deliver exceptional power when needed (or just desired). see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I drive 500+ highway miles weekly. I needed a comforable ride with good fuel economy. I am averaging 30 mpg on the highway at 70+ MPH in Florida see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Much higher than expected. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 21 mpg mixed city and highway, very good for car this size see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Fuel economy averaged 18.9 mpg in my day-to-day non-highway driving. That's a fair number for a solid AWD sedan of its proportions and weight. I once achieved 31.6 mpg on a 75 miles highway run, albeit owing to some judicious hyper-miling driving techniques. 'Normal' highway driving at 80 mph returned 25.6 mpg. Modern SUVs can achieve that today so I don't count fuel economy among the E60's selling points. I'd give it a 6 at best. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 At this moment the computer shows 27.6 mpg for combo city/freeway/around town driving. True, it uses premium but that is excellent for a car this size and performance.[mpg is without using A/C] see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 very good for large AWD car see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I am seeing 22mpg in the city, not bad for 255hp see full BMW 5-Series review
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 28 mpg highway - 20 mpg city. see full BMW 5-Series review
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Averaging 25mpg combined and 30mpg expressway...not too shabby for full-size luxury vehicle. see full BMW 5-Series review
BMW 5-Series Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Their quoted miles per gallon far lower than the Audi, although the car is likely fasgter. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 current gas prices. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 19 MPG overall see full BMW 5-Series review
2005 4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 V8 19 city/25 highway see full BMW 5-Series review
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed automated manual RWD		 could be better for city driving and daily driver see full BMW 5-Series review
2003 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Seems to guzzle gas in stop-and-go regime, even if I watch the consumption report as I drive. see full BMW 5-Series review
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed manual RWD		 requires premium gas. see full BMW 5-Series review
2002 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 5 Series was terrific car but very poor on gas and used premium fuel. We knew about the mileage when purchased but this was one of the factors making us switch as we have 2 new drivers that would have kept this car driving more hours at a higher cost. see full BMW 5-Series review
 

BMW 5-Series Gas Mileage (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the BMW 5-Series's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.