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2001 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2001 BMW 5 Series is a compact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2000 model. Among 47 compact cars rated for 2001, it ranks 39th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,821 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,821 15,000 mi/yr · $18.81 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2001 #39 of 47 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2001 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2711.58.7
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 2001 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Prius41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota Echo32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  6. 39BMW 5 Series21 MPG $2,821
  7. 47Jaguar XJR16 MPG $3,703
2001 5 SeriesOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/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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9 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
525i		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
530i		 Gas 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
525i		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
525i Sport Wagon		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
530i		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
525i Sport Wagon		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
540i		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual
540i		 Gas 14 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
540i		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

2001 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Volvo S60 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura CL 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 5 Series saves $141/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 5 Series saves $141/yr vs Jaguar XJ 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 5 Series saves $470/yr vs Audi A4 23 MPG · $2,576/yr A4 saves $245/yr vs Volvo S40 23 MPG · $2,576/yr S40 saves $245/yr vs Lexus ES 20 MPG · $2,325/yr ES saves $496/yr vs Jaguar XJR 16 MPG · $3,703/yr 5 Series saves $882/yr vs Infiniti G20 24 MPG · $1,938/yr G20 saves $884/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2001 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 16 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2001 BMW 5 Series use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2001 BMW 5 Series?

The 2001 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2001 BMW 5 Series per year?

About $2,821 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $18.81 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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