BMW 5 Series MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA BMW 5 Series MPG for every model year from 1984 to 2027.
5 Series MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 345 configurations of the 5 Series across gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and diesel versions. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i SedanMild hybridPremium Gasoline | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 28 | 35 | 31 | View |
| 530i xDrive SedanMild hybridPremium Gasoline | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | View |
| 540i xDrive SedanMild hybridPremium Gasoline | 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | View |
| 550e xDrive SedanPlug-in hybrid, gas mode | 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 22 | 28 | 25 | View |
Plug-in hybrid rows show the gas-only rating.
5 Series MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every 5 Series configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When 5 Series Fuel Economy Changed
The 5 Series's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 1985: The top combined rating rises to 24 MPG, up from 20 MPG the year before.
- 2006: All-wheel drive becomes available. The best all-wheel drive version is rated at 20 MPG combined.
- 2011: The top combined rating rises to 25 MPG, up from 22 MPG the year before.
- 2012: The first hybrid 5 Series shows up in the EPA data, rated at up to 26 MPG combined.
- 2014: The top combined rating rises to 30 MPG, up from 27 MPG the year before.
- 2018: A plug-in hybrid version arrives, rated at 29 MPG combined when running on gas alone. The top combined rating rises to 30 MPG, up from 27 MPG the year before.
How the 5 Series Compares
The EPA rated 24 midsize cars for 2026. The best 5 Series version, at 31 MPG combined, ranks 10th of 24. Combined ratings in the class run from 16 to 57 MPG, with a median of 28.5. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Prius | 57 MPG |
| 2 | Hyundai Elantra | 54 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Camry | 51 MPG |
| 4 | Honda Civic | 49 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus ES | 46 MPG |
| 10 | BMW 5 Series | 31 MPG |
What Does a 5 Series Cost to Fuel?
Pick a 5 Series, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
5 Series MPG Questions
Which 5 Series year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2025 and 2026 530i Sedan holds the top EPA rating at 31 MPG combined (28 city, 35 highway).
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid 5 Series?
The 2025 and 2026 530i Sedan with the 2.0L 4-cylinder and rear-wheel drive is rated at 31 MPG combined (28 city, 35 highway).
Is there still a gas-only 5 Series?
Yes. The 2026 5 Series lineup includes 3 gas-only versions, rated 28 to 31 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt 5 Series fuel economy?
A little. On the 2027 5 Series, the best rear-wheel drive version is rated at 31 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 30 MPG.
Why doesn't my 5 Series match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, pulled together by Cedrick Reese. The file lists 345 ratings for the BMW 5 Series from 1984 to 2027. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. Plug-in hybrid figures in the table are the gas-only ratings, since those are the ones you can compare with a regular car. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov