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2008 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 BMW 5 Series is a midsize car offered in 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 47 midsize cars rated for 2008, it ranks 31st 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 · 28 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, 2008 #31 of 47 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2008 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 11.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	28	11.9	8.4
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 2008 Midsize Cars

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1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
2Toyota Camry Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
3Nissan Altima Hybrid34 MPG $1,368
4Nissan Versa29 MPG $1,603
5Nissan Sentra28 MPG $1,661
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31BMW 5 Series21 MPG $2,821
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47Bentley Continental Flying Spur12 MPG $4,938

2008 5 SeriesOther midsize carsClass median: $2,214/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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12 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual 528i	Gas	18 MPG	28 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic 528i	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual 528xi	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic 528xi	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic 535i	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic 535xi	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual 535i	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic 535xi Sport Wagon	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual 535xi	Gas	16 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual 550i	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic 550i	Gas	15 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual 535xi Sport Wagon	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 99 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mi

2008 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Acura TL 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi A6 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Infiniti G35 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 5 Series saves $141/yr vs Saab 9-5 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus GS 22 MPG · $2,693/yr GS saves $128/yr vs Jaguar S-type 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 5 Series saves $141/yr vs Lexus LS Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura RL 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 5 Series saves $297/yr vs Lexus ES 22 MPG · $2,693/yr ES saves $128/yr vs Lexus LS 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 5 Series saves $297/yr vs Cadillac STS 20 MPG · $2,325/yr STS saves $496/yr vs Lincoln MKZ 22 MPG · $2,114/yr MKZ saves $708/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 BMW 5 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 BMW 5 Series?