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2018 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 BMW 5 Series is a midsize car offered in 4 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 23 to 27 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 74 midsize cars rated for 2018, it ranks 52nd 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, 2018 #52 of 74 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2018 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 2018 Midsize Cars

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1Hyundai Ioniq EV136 MPGe $675
2Tesla Model 3130 MPGe $699
3Toyota Prius Prime133 MPGe + 54 MPG $763
4Honda Clarity EV114 MPGe $796
5Nissan Leaf112 MPGe $810
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52BMW 5 Series27 MPG $2,194
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74Honda Clarity68 MPGe $7,941

2018 5 SeriesOther midsize carsClass median: $1,921/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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4 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	21 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

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: 324 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 6/10

2018 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Alfa Romeo Giulia 27 MPG · $2,194/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus LS Hybrid 28 MPG · $2,116/yr LS Hybrid saves $78/yr 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 Volvo S90 27 MPG · $2,194/yr Same fuel cost vs Jaguar XF 28 MPG · $2,116/yr XF saves $78/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class 25 MPG · $2,370/yr 5 Series saves $176/yr vs Acura RLX Hybrid 28 MPG · $2,116/yr RLX Hybrid saves $78/yr vs Lexus GS Hybrid 31 MPG · $1,911/yr GS Hybrid saves $283/yr vs Lexus LS 23 MPG · $2,576/yr 5 Series saves $382/yr vs BMW 5 Series Diesel 30 MPG · $1,850/yr 5 Series Diesel saves $344/yr vs BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid 72 MPGe + 29 MPG · $1,732/yr 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid saves $462/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2018 BMW 5 Series Diesel (30 MPG), 2018 BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid (72 MPGe + 29 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 23 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2018 BMW 5 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 BMW 5 Series?