Petrol · 1989–2019

BMW 530I

MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW 530I. By the official figures, the 2017 gets 43 mpg, about £1,305 a year in the UK.

BMW 530I in silver
MPG
43 mpg
2017 official · 6.6 L/100km
A year's petrol
£1,305
at today's prices in the UK
On a full tank
655 miles
70 L tank
Seats
5

What a 530I 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£18.64 per 100 miles£1,305
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 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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2019Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2018Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2017Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg35 mpg—
2011Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2010Petrol10.6 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2009Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2008Petrol10.6 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—
2007Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2006Petrol11.0 L/100km26 mpg21 mpg—
2005Petrol10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2004Petrol11.4 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2003Petrol10.9 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2000Petrol15.5 L/100km18 mpg15 mpg—

BMW 530I questions

What MPG does the BMW 530I get?

The 2017 BMW 530I gets 43 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (6.6 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 530I cost to run a year in the UK?

About £1,305 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 530I go on a full tank?

About 655 miles (1,054 km) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.

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