# BMW 5 Series specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 25-31 - **Drive:** AWD, RWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 BMW 5 Series is a midsize car rated at 25-31 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid. ## Every 2027 BMW 5 Series version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | 240V charge | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | RWD | Automatic | 29/35 | 31 mpg | -- | $2,650 | 284 g/mi | | 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 26/34 | 30 mpg | -- | $2,750 | 294 g/mi | | 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 26/32 | 28 mpg | -- | $2,950 | 310 g/mi | | 550e xDrive Sedan | 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 22/28 | 25 mpg | 2.0 h | $3,300 | 133 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## BMW 5 Series specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 25-31 | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 25-31 | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 24-31 | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 28-30 | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-28 | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-28 | | 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 25-28 | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 25-28 | | 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 24-29 | | 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 23-30 | | 2017 | 4.4L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 18-27 | | 2016 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 4.4L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-30 | | 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.4L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-30 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the 5 Series changed over the years? - **2026:** combined mpg went from 24-31 to 25-31. - **2025:** added 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2024:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 4.4L V8 turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2022:** added 4.4L V8 turbo; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid and 3.0L V6 turbo. - **2021:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid and 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 24-29 to 25-28. - **2019:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo diesel. - **2018:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid and 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; dropped 4.4L V8 turbo. - **2017:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo diesel and 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. ## What does it cost to run a 5 Series? The EPA puts the 2027 BMW 5 Series's fuel cost at **$2,650-$3,300 a year**, against about $2,453 for other current midsize car: roughly 21% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $14,875 in fuel. ## 5 Series vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Range | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota Prius](/vehicles/toyota-prius) | Hybrid | 48-57 mpg | -- | $1,200-$1,400 | | [Hyundai Elantra](/vehicles/hyundai-elantra) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-54 mpg | -- | $1,250-$3,550 | | [Toyota Camry](/vehicles/toyota-camry) | Hybrid | 43-51 mpg | -- | $1,300-$1,550 | | [Honda Civic](/vehicles/honda-civic) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-49 mpg | -- | $1,350-$3,400 | | [Honda Accord](/vehicles/honda-accord) | Gas, Hybrid | 31-48 mpg | -- | $1,400-$2,150 | | [Lexus ES](/vehicles/lexus-es) | Electric, Hybrid | 44-46 mpg | 307 mi | $600-$1,850 | | [Toyota Crown](/vehicles/toyota-crown) | Hybrid | 30-41 mpg | -- | $1,650-$2,250 | | [Nissan Sentra](/vehicles/nissan-sentra) | Gas | 32-33 mpg | -- | $2,050-$2,100 | Other current midsize car from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 BMW 5 Series get? The 2027 BMW 5 Series is EPA-rated at 25-31 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 BMW 5 Series have? The 2027 BMW 5 Series comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and RWD. ### Is there a hybrid BMW 5 Series? Yes. The BMW 5 Series has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which BMW 5 Series year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2027 BMW 5 Series has the highest combined rating, up to 31 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 BMW 5 Series for a year? About $2,650-$3,300 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 BMW 5 Series? The most efficient 2027 version, the 530i Sedan, is rated 29 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (31 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 BMW 5 Series emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 133-310 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 BMW 5 Series come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 BMW 5 Series is offered with AWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the BMW 5 Series cheap to run compared with other midsize cars? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,650-$3,300 compares with about $2,453 for other current midsize car models. 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