Petrol · 1982–2016
BMW 528I
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW 528I. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 7.3 L/100km, about $2,345 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 7.3 L/100km
- 2015 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,345
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 966 km
- 70 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a 528I costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $21.32 per 100 km | $2,345 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $17.50 per 100 km | $1,943 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £20.35 per 100 miles | £1,424 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $13.42 per 100 miles | $1,811 |
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 (5th generation), 2003–2010
Specs for the 528i 3.0. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- E60 (5th generation)
- 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
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 190 kW
- Torque
- 310 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 7.7 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
BMW 528I questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 528I?
The 2015 BMW 528I uses 7.3 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 528I cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,345 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a BMW 528I go on a full tank?
About 966 km from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.
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