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BMW 5-Series Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km Number of Vehicles
6 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
7 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers 13 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 30 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 15 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 9 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
13 liters per 100 kilometers 2 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 12.5
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With the turbocharged 224kW 3.0L I6 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2009 BMW 5-Series has been averaging 12.5 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2009 BMW 5-Series in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 50 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were on the highway at an average speed of 65 kilometers per hour (15 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2009 BMW 5-Series in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 9.28
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 10.7
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-sp manual RWD 6.2
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2009 2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 10.55
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2009 BMW 5-Series

2009 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
2009 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
 

2009 BMW 5-Series Gas Mileage (L/100km)

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 L/100km based on how and where you drive a car.