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2027 BMW 5 Series Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2027 model years85 variantsUp to 31 MPG combined
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BMW 5 Series maintenance schedule by model year

Verified year-by-year intervals for 2018–2018 are listed on the BMW 5 Series maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.

2027 BMW 5 Series Specs at a Glance

The 2027 BMW 5 Series gets 31 mpg combined on the 2.0L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, is EPA-rated for 430 miles of range, weighs 5,622 lbs, measures 200.8 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 25 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
31 mpg (29 city / 35 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · other 2027 trims rate 25–31 mpg combined
EPA range
430 miles
Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
2.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · 2 powertrains offered
Curb weight
5,622 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: 5-SERIES M5 TOURING 4DR WAGON
Length
200.8 in · 77.6 in wide · 59.8 in tall
Wheelbase
118.5 in

2027 BMW 5 Series trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive263430
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive293531
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive263228
Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive222825

Detailed Specifications

MPG & Fuel Economy

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Engine Specifications

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Annual Fuel Cost

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Transmission Specifications

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Drivetrain & Drive Type

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Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

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Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals

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Dimensions & Size

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Curb Weight

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Electric Range & Charging Time

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BMW 5 Series Generations

Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.

YearsVariantsEnginesDriveClassBest MPG
2018–2027542.0L, 3.0L, 4.4LAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveCompact Cars, Midsize Cars31
2015–2017262.0L, 3.0L, 4.4LAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveLarge Cars, Midsize Cars30

BMW 5 Series — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive263430Premium Gasoline
2027Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive293531Premium Gasoline
2027Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive263228Premium Gasoline
2027Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive222825Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive283531Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive273530Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive263228Premium Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive222825Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive283531Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive273530Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive263328Premium Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive232624Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive273530Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive273530Premium Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive263328Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive222825Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive242926Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive253328Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive233226Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive222925Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive253227Premium Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 · 4.4LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive172520Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive233226Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive242926Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive222825Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive253328Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive253227Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive222925Premium Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 · 4.4LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive172520Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive242926Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive222825Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive253328Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive233227Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive233126Premium Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive253227Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive243127Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive253328Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive253127Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive232925Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive222925Premium Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive223025Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive273128Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive243427Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive233327Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive273029Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive212924Premium Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive212924Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive243427Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive273129Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive273128Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive233327Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202923Premium Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive263630Diesel
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive213024Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive243427Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive233327Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive182621Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive203024Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202923Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive192722Premium Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 · 4.4LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive152418Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive233427Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive223326Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive233026Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive203023Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202923Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive192722Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive182621Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive263830Diesel
2016Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive263730Diesel
2016Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 · 4.4LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive162419Premium Gasoline
2016Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 · 4.4LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive172520Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive223226Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive233326Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive192722Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive182621Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive203024Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202923Premium Gasoline
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive263730Diesel
2015Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 · 3.0LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive233026Premium Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2027 BMW 5 Series?

The BMW 5 Series is EPA-rated at up to 31 MPG combined (29 city / 35 highway).

What engine does the 2027 BMW 5 Series have?

The BMW 5 Series uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the BMW 5 Series are covered here?

This page documents 80 verified BMW 5 Series configurations across model years 2015–2027.

Which model year of the BMW 5 Series is the most fuel efficient?

The 2027 BMW 5 Series holds the highest combined rating at 31 MPG; the 2017 sits lowest at 27 MPG, a difference of 4 MPG (about 15%) across the 13 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the BMW 5 Series have?

The records list 3 distinct displacements for the BMW 5 Series — 2L, 3L, 4.4L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2027 BMW 5 Series front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The BMW 5 Series appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2027 record on All-Wheel Drive.

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