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BMW 5 Series Fuel Economy (MPG)

What is the real-world gas mileage of a 2027 BMW 5 Series?

The 2027 BMW 5 Series gets up to 31 MPG combined (29 city / 35 highway) in EPA testing.

Latest model year (2027):

The BMW 5 Series gets up to 31 MPG combined (29 city / 35 highway) in the Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
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BMW 5 Series MPG — All Years

YearTrimEngineFuelCity (MPG)Hwy (MPG)Combined (MPG)
2027Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline263430
2027Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline293531
2027Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline263228
2027Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline222825
2026Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline283531
2026Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline273530
2026Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline263228
2026Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline222825
2025Config 1 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline283531
2025Config 2 of 4Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline273530
2025Config 3 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline263328
2025Config 4 of 4Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline232624
2024Config 1 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline273530
2024Config 2 of 3Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline273530
2024Config 3 of 3Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline263328
2023Config 1 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline222825
2023Config 2 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline242926
2023Config 3 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline253328
2023Config 4 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline233226
2023Config 5 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline222925
2023Config 6 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline253227
2023Config 7 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 4.4LPremium Gasoline172520
2022Config 1 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline233226
2022Config 2 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline242926
2022Config 3 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline222825
2022Config 4 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline253328
2022Config 5 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline253227
2022Config 6 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline222925
2022Config 7 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 4.4LPremium Gasoline172520
2021Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline242926
2021Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline222825
2021Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline253328
2021Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline233227
2021Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline233126
2021Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline253227
2020Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline243127
2020Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline253328
2020Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline253127
2020Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline232925
2020Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline222925
2020Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline223025
2019Config 1 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline273128
2019Config 2 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline243427
2019Config 3 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline233327
2019Config 4 of 6Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline273029
2019Config 5 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline212924
2019Config 6 of 6Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline212924
2018Config 1 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline243427
2018Config 2 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline273129
2018Config 3 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline273128
2018Config 4 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline233327
2018Config 5 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline202923
2018Config 6 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel263630
2018Config 7 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline213024
2017Config 1 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline243427
2017Config 2 of 7Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline233327
2017Config 3 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline182621
2017Config 4 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline203024
2017Config 5 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline202923
2017Config 6 of 7Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline192722
2017Config 7 of 7Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 4.4LPremium Gasoline152418
2016Config 1 of 11Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline233427
2016Config 2 of 11Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline223326
2016Config 3 of 11Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline233026
2016Config 4 of 11Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline203023
2016Config 5 of 11Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline202923
2016Config 6 of 11Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline192722
2016Config 7 of 11Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline182621
2016Config 8 of 11Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel263830
2016Config 9 of 11Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel263730
2016Config 10 of 11Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 4.4LPremium Gasoline162419
2016Config 11 of 11Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 4.4LPremium Gasoline172520
2015Config 1 of 13Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline223226
2015Config 2 of 13Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 2.0LPremium Gasoline233326
2015Config 3 of 13Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline192722
2015Config 4 of 13Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline182621
2015Config 5 of 13Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline203024
2015Config 6 of 13Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline202923
2015Config 7 of 13Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel263730
2015Config 8 of 13Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LPremium Gasoline233026
2015Config 9 of 13Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel263830
2015Config 10 of 13Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 4.4LPremium Gasoline162419
2015Config 11 of 13Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 4.4LPremium Gasoline162419
2015Config 12 of 13Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 4.4LPremium Gasoline172520
2015Config 13 of 13Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L8 4.4LPremium Gasoline162419

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

BMW 5 Series data analysis

How BMW 5 Series combined fuel economy varies

Across 85 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2027 BMW 5 Series, combined fuel economy runs from 18 MPG to 31 MPG. The strongest figure belongs to the 2025 BMW 5 Series (Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at 31 MPG, and the weakest to the 2017 car (Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L) at 18 MPG — a spread of 72%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the BMW 5 Series would be misleading.

What changed for 2027

Average combined fuel economy for the 2027 BMW 5 Series is 28.5 MPG, against 28.5 MPG for the 2026 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this BMW 5 Series data

This page lists every 2015 through 2027 BMW 5 Series record we hold for this measurement — 85 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these BMW 5 Series numbers

The 2015 through 2027 BMW 5 Series entries here cover the variants Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L and Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L. 2015 is the busiest model year in the record with 13 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted combined fuel economy figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these BMW 5 Series figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The BMW 5 Series record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Official Factory Specs vs. AutoSpecData Expert Benchmarks

The EPA highway loop never holds interstate speed. Here is what the same engine does when you sit on the cruise control.

Cruise speedEPA highway specAutoSpecData adjusted MPGFuel you lose
60 mph38 MPG38 MPG0%
65 mph38 MPG35.4 MPG7%
70 mph38 MPG33 MPG13%
75 mph38 MPG30.7 MPG19%
80 mph38 MPG28.6 MPG25%

Our Real-World Speed MPG Adjuster re-scales the BMW 5 Series EPA highway result with a quadratic drag term (mpg = hwy ÷ (1 + k·(v² − 60²)/60²), k = 0.55 for trucks, SUVs and vans, 0.42 for cars). Wind, roof racks, and a heavy right foot make it worse, never better.

Frequently Asked Questions About 5 Series MPG

What is the MPG of the BMW 5 Series?

The BMW 5 Series gets up to 31 MPG combined (29 city / 35 highway) in the 2027 model year. Fuel economy varies by engine and trim — see the full table above for details.

Which BMW 5 Series trim has the best fuel economy?

The Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim offers the best combined fuel economy at 31 MPG. Smaller engines and front-wheel-drive configurations typically achieve the highest MPG.

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