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1991 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 BMW 5 Series is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1990 model. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1991, it ranks 34th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1991 #34 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1991 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Eagle Summit29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Isuzu Stylus29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  6. 34BMW 5 Series16 MPG $2,906
  7. 45Wallace Environmental Wetl 41210 MPG $5,925
1991 5 SeriesOther compact carsClass median: $2,114/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

5 Series MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
535i		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
535i		 Gas 14 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
525i		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
525i		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
525i		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.4L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

1991 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz 200 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 5 Series saves $56/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 15 MPG · $3,100/yr 5 Series saves $194/yr vs Acura Legend 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 5 Series saves $212/yr vs Alfa Romeo 164 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 5 Series saves $212/yr vs Volvo Coupe 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Coupe saves $323/yr vs Jaguar XJ 17 MPG · $3,485/yr 5 Series saves $579/yr vs Lexus ES 19 MPG · $2,447/yr ES saves $459/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 350 21 MPG · $2,643/yr 350 saves $263/yr vs Volvo 240 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 240 saves $793/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr 300 Diesel saves $772/yr vs Saab 900 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 900 saves $793/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 560 14 MPG · $4,232/yr 5 Series saves $1,326/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1991 BMW 5 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 BMW 5 Series?

The 1991 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1991 BMW 5 Series per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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