Petrol · 1989–2019
BMW 530I
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 530I. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 6.6 L/100km: 43 mpg UK, 35 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 6.6 L/100km
- 2017 official
- UK mpg
- 43 mpg
- US mpg
- 35 mpg
- On a full tank
- 1,054 km
- 70 L tank
What a 530I costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $19.52 per 100 km | $2,147 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $16.03 per 100 km | $1,779 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £18.64 per 100 miles | £1,305 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.29 per 100 miles | $1,659 |
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.
E60, 2003–2010
Specs for the 530i. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- E60
- Built
- 2003-2010
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,841 mm
- Width
- 1,846 mm
- Height
- 1,468 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,888 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,595 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 190 kW
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2003
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 10.6 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.6 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 11.0 L/100km | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 11.4 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 10.9 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 15.5 L/100km | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | — |
BMW 530I questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 530I?
The 2017 BMW 530I uses 6.6 L/100km by its official figures: 43 mpg in UK gallons and 35 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 530I cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,147 in New Zealand, $1,779 in Australia, £1,305 in United Kingdom, $1,659 in United States.
How far does a BMW 530I go on a full tank?
About 1,054 km (655 miles) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
Cars like the 530I
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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What will a drive in your 530I cost?
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