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2017 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2017 BMW 5 Series is a midsize car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 27 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2016 model. Among 67 midsize cars rated for 2017, it ranks 48th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,194 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,194 15,000 mi/yr · $14.63 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2017 #48 of 67 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2017 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	24	10.2	9.8
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	27	11.5	8.7

How it ranks among 2017 Midsize Cars

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1Hyundai Ioniq EV136 MPGe $675
2Tesla Model 3126 MPGe $724
3Toyota Prius Prime133 MPGe + 54 MPG $763
4Nissan Leaf112 MPGe $810
5Honda Clarity EV114 MPGe $810
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48BMW 5 Series27 MPG $2,194
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67Honda Clarity68 MPGe $7,941

2017 5 SeriesOther midsize carsClass median: $1,793/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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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 530i	Gas	24 MPG	34 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 530i xDrive	Gas	23 MPG	33 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 540i	Gas	20 MPG	30 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,469
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 540i xDrive	Gas	20 MPG	29 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 535i Gran Turismo	Gas	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 535i xDrive Gran Turismo	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 550i xDrive Gran Turismo	Gas	15 MPG	24 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 99 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 326 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 6/10

2017 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Volvo S90 27 MPG · $2,194/yr Same fuel cost vs Alfa Romeo Giulia 27 MPG · $2,194/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus GS 26 MPG · $2,279/yr 5 Series saves $84/yr vs Audi A6 28 MPG · $2,116/yr A6 saves $78/yr vs Infiniti Q50 26 MPG · $2,279/yr 5 Series saves $84/yr vs Lincoln MKZ 24 MPG · $1,938/yr MKZ saves $257/yr vs Lexus GS Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,911/yr GS Hybrid saves $283/yr vs Audi A7 24 MPG · $2,469/yr 5 Series saves $274/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 18 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2017 BMW 5 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2017 BMW 5 Series?