Petrol · 1982–2016

BMW 528I

MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW 528I. By the official figures, the 2015 gets 32 mpg, about $1,811 a year in the US.

BMW 528I in white
MPG
32 mpg
2015 official · 7.3 L/100km
A year's gas
$1,811
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
600 miles
70 L tank
Seats
5

What a 528I costs to run

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

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$13.42 per 100 miles$1,811
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

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2016Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2015Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2014Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2013Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2012Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2011Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2010Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—

BMW 528I questions

What MPG does the BMW 528I get?

The 2015 BMW 528I gets 32 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (7.3 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 528I cost to run a year in the US?

About $1,811 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a BMW 528I go on a full tank?

About 600 miles (966 km) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.

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