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2002 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2002 BMW 5 Series is a compact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 22 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2001 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 2002, it ranks 35th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,693 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 18 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,693 15,000 mi/yr · $17.95 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2002 #35 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2002 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 2002 Compact Cars

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1Toyota Prius41 MPG $1,134
2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
3Volkswagen Jetta Diesel39 MPG $1,423
4Toyota Echo32 MPG $1,453
5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
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35BMW 5 Series22 MPG $2,693
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46Jaguar XJR16 MPG $3,703

2002 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

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 530i	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 525i	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 525i	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 manual 525i Sport Wagon	Gas	17 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: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 93 cu ft
Cargo volume: 11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g/mi

2002 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Volvo S60 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 5 Series saves $128/yr vs Volvo S40 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi A4 23 MPG · $2,576/yr A4 saves $117/yr vs Acura CL 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 5 Series saves $128/yr vs Jaguar X-Type 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 5 Series saves $269/yr vs Jaguar XJ 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 5 Series saves $598/yr vs Jaguar XJR 16 MPG · $3,703/yr 5 Series saves $1,010/yr vs Infiniti G20 24 MPG · $1,938/yr G20 saves $756/yr vs Volvo V40 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2002 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 22 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 16 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2002 BMW 5 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2002 BMW 5 Series?