Diesel · 2012–2018

BMW 523D

MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW 523D. By the official figures, the 2018 gets 48 mpg, about $1,762 a year in the US.

MPG
48 mpg
2018 official · 5.0 L/100km
A year's gas
$1,762
at today's prices in the US
Seats
5

What a 523D costs to run

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

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$6.20/gal diesel$13.05 per 100 miles$1,762
New Zealand$2.34/L diesel$11.58 per 100 km$1,274
Australia$2.87/L diesel$14.18 per 100 km$1,574
United Kingdom£2.00/L diesel£15.91 per 100 miles£1,114

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
2018Diesel5.0 L/100km57 mpg48 mpg—
2017Diesel5.0 L/100km57 mpg47 mpg—
2016Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2015Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2014Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2013Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2012Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—

BMW 523D questions

What MPG does the BMW 523D get?

The 2018 BMW 523D gets 48 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (5.0 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 523D cost to run a year in the US?

About $1,762 a year at today's average diesel price of $6.20/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

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