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BMW 5-Series MPG

MPG	Number of Vehicles
12 miles per gallon	2 vehicles
13 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
14 miles per gallon	3 vehicles
15 miles per gallon	5 vehicles
16 miles per gallon	6 vehicles
17 miles per gallon	5 vehicles
18 miles per gallon	9 vehicles
19 miles per gallon	8 vehicles
20 miles per gallon	14 vehicles
21 miles per gallon	20 vehicles
22 miles per gallon	26 vehicles
23 miles per gallon	20 vehicles
24 miles per gallon	15 vehicles
25 miles per gallon	25 vehicles
26 miles per gallon	22 vehicles
27 miles per gallon	16 vehicles
28 miles per gallon	19 vehicles
29 miles per gallon	14 vehicles
30 miles per gallon	5 vehicles
31 miles per gallon	4 vehicles
32 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
33 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
34 miles per gallon	4 vehicles
35 miles per gallon	2 vehicles
36 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
37 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
38 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
39 miles per gallon	2 vehicles
40 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
41 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
42 miles per gallon	1 vehicles

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	MPG
2014	2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	21.52	See all data
With the turbocharged 523hp 4.4L V8 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2014 BMW 5-Series has been averaging 21.52 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2014 BMW 5-Series in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 12.5 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (2.5 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition, the average 2014 BMW 5-Series in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
2014	2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	20.5	See all data

2014	2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	29	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD	26	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	36.4	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	26.73	See all data

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2011	2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-sp manual RWD	18.47	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	42.2	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	22.5	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	22.73	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	24.8	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	23.2	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	20.5	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD	18.76	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	25.59	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	21.9	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual RWD	37.9	See all data

2009	2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	22.57	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan 500-hp 5.0L V10 7-sp automated manual RWD	13.8	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	21.38	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	22.65	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	23.79	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	23.33	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	25.7	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-sp manual RWD	22	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	28.3	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	39.6	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Sedan 500-hp 5.0L V10 6-sp manual RWD	15	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	20.45	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	26.1	See all data

2008	2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 229hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD	25	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan 500-hp 5.0L V10 7-sp automated manual RWD	11.7	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD	22.5	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	18.9	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	23.29	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp automated manual RWD	22.5	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	24.68	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD	16	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan 215-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	26.8	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan 215-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD	25.43	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Sedan 500-hp 5.0L V10 6-sp manual RWD	14.7	See all data

2007	2007 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	20.21	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan 500-hp 5.0L V10 7-sp automated manual RWD	14.87	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	20.1	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD	20	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	26.98	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan 215-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	22.1	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan 215-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD	28.53	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 229hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD	37.2	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual RWD	35.1	See all data

2006	2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	24.94	See all data

2005	2005 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD	20.9	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	18.27	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp automated manual RWD	22.1	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD	24.89	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	27.3	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan 184-hp 2.5L I6 6-sp manual RWD	23.1	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	26.21	See all data

2004	2004 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD	21.5	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	22	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	21.81	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	26.5	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD	21.65	See all data

2003	2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-sp manual RWD	21	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	21	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD	25.32	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	20.7	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan 184-hp 2.5L I6 6-sp manual RWD	27.81	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD	17	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-sp manual RWD	20.4	See all data

2002	2002 4dr Wagon 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	22.37	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	16	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	28	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Sedan 240-hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	16.7	See all data

2001	2001 4dr Wagon 184-hp 2.5L I6 6-sp manual RWD	28	See all data

2000	2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD	19	See all data

2000	2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD	25.2	See all data

2000	2000 4dr Sedan 360-hp 4.8L V8 6-sp automated manual RWD	11.6	See all data

2000	2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-sp manual RWD	23.4	See all data

2000	2000 4dr Wagon 193-hp 2.8L I6 4-sp automatic RWD	29.03	See all data

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the BMW 5-Series

BMW 5-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 MPG

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the BMW 5-Series

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

BMW 5-Series Gas Mileage (MPG)