Diesel, electric, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1984–2027

BMW 5 Series

MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW 5 Series. By the official figures, the 2027 gets 36 mpg, about £1,540 a year in the UK.

BMW 5 Series in grey
MPG
36 mpg
2027 official · 7.8 L/100km
A year's petrol
£1,540
at today's prices in the UK
On a full tank
539 miles
68 L tank
Seats
5

What a 5 Series costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£22.00 per 100 miles£1,540
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$23.05 per 100 km$2,535
Australia$2.41/L petrol$18.93 per 100 km$2,101
United States$4.35/gal petrol$14.51 per 100 miles$1,959

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.

G30, 2016–2023

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
G30
Built
2016-2023
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,963 mm
Width
1,868 mm
Height
1,466 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
Kerb weight
1,595 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
185 kW
Torque
350 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
68 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2017
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2017
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes

Official figures by year

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

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Plug-in hybrid9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2027Hybrid7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2026Plug-in hybrid1.9 L/100km151 mpg126 mpg—
2026Hybrid7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2025Hybrid7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid1.8 L/100km155 mpg129 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid2.0 L/100km141 mpg118 mpg—
2024Petrol10.6 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2024Hybrid7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2023Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2023Hybrid9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2022Plug-in hybrid2.3 L/100km123 mpg102 mpg—
2022Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2022Hybrid9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2021Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2021Plug-in hybrid2.3 L/100km123 mpg102 mpg—
2021Hybrid8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2020Diesel4.7 L/100km60 mpg50 mpg—
2020Petrol9.9 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2020Plug-in hybrid8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2019Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2019Plug-in hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2019Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2018Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2018Plug-in hybrid1.9 L/100km149 mpg124 mpg—
2018Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2017Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg50 mpg—
2017Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—
2017Plug-in hybrid1.9 L/100km149 mpg124 mpg—
2016Diesel5.1 L/100km56 mpg46 mpg—
2016Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2016Hybrid9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2015Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2015Hybrid9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2015Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2014Hybrid9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2014Diesel5.0 L/100km57 mpg48 mpg—
2014Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2013Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—

BMW 5 Series questions

What MPG does the BMW 5 Series get?

The 2027 BMW 5 Series gets 36 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (7.8 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 5 Series cost to run a year in the UK?

About £1,540 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.

How far does a BMW 5 Series go on a full tank?

About 539 miles (867 km) from its 68 L tank at its official fuel use.

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