Diesel · 2005–2013

BMW 525D

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 525D. By the official figures, the 2013 uses 5.3 L/100km: 53 mpg UK, 44 mpg US.

Fuel use
5.3 L/100km
2013 official
UK mpg
53 mpg
US mpg
44 mpg
Seats
5

What a 525D costs to run

At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.34/L diesel$12.40 per 100 km$1,364
Australia$2.87/L diesel$15.18 per 100 km$1,685
United Kingdom£2.00/L diesel£17.03 per 100 miles£1,192
United States$6.20/gal diesel$13.97 per 100 miles$1,886

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2013Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2011Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2010Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2009Diesel7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2008Diesel7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—

BMW 525D questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 525D?

The 2013 BMW 525D uses 5.3 L/100km by its official figures: 53 mpg in UK gallons and 44 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 525D cost to run a year?

At today's average diesel prices and a typical year's driving: $1,364 in New Zealand, $1,685 in Australia, £1,192 in United Kingdom, $1,886 in United States.

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