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1994 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1994 BMW 5 Series is a compact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG. That's up 3 MPG from the 1993 model. Among 42 compact cars rated for 1994, it ranks 33rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1994 #33 of 42 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1994 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2611.19.0
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 1994 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort29 MPG $1,603
  2. 2Mercury Tracer29 MPG $1,603
  3. 3Mazda 32328 MPG $1,661
  4. 4Saturn SL28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Geo Prizm27 MPG $1,722
  6. 33BMW 5 Series20 MPG $2,962
  7. 42Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental11 MPG $5,386
1994 5 SeriesOther compact carsClass median: $1,980/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

5 Series MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
525i		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
525i		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 3.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
530i		 Gas 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 3.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
530i		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $3,485
RWD · 3.1L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
530i		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 17 MPG — $3,485
RWD · 3.1L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
530i		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,485
RWD · 4.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
540i		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $3,485

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

1994 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Audi 80/90 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura Vigor 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura Legend 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 5 Series saves $156/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 22 MPG · $2,693/yr C-Class saves $269/yr vs Jaguar XJ 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 5 Series saves $329/yr vs Audi 100 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 100 saves $379/yr vs Audi S4 18 MPG · $2,583/yr S4 saves $379/yr vs Lexus ES 18 MPG · $2,583/yr ES saves $379/yr vs Alfa Romeo 164 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 5 Series saves $329/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 5 Series saves $156/yr vs Audi V8 15 MPG · $3,950/yr 5 Series saves $988/yr vs Infiniti G20 24 MPG · $1,938/yr G20 saves $1,025/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1994 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1994 BMW 5 Series use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1994 BMW 5 Series?

The 1994 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1994 BMW 5 Series per year?

About $2,962 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $19.75 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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