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1995 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1995 BMW 5 Series is a compact car offered in 6 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 16 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1994 model. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1995, it ranks 37th 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, 1995 #37 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1995 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 1995 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Mazda Protege30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Ford Escort29 MPG $1,603
  3. 3Mercury Tracer29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Kia Sephia28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mazda 32328 MPG $1,661
  6. 37BMW 5 Series20 MPG $2,962
  7. 45Jaguar XJR15 MPG $3,950
1995 5 SeriesOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/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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6 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 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 4.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
540i		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
RWD · 3.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
530i		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $3,485
RWD · 4.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual
540i		 Gas 13 MPG 22 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703

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

1995 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Acura TL 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi 80/90 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 Audi S6 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 5 Series saves $329/yr vs Volvo 960 18 MPG · $2,583/yr 960 saves $379/yr vs Jaguar XJ 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 5 Series saves $329/yr vs Alfa Romeo 164 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 5 Series saves $329/yr vs Audi A6 19 MPG · $2,447/yr A6 saves $515/yr vs Jaguar XJR 15 MPG · $3,950/yr 5 Series saves $988/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr E-Class Diesel saves $742/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 1995 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1995 BMW 5 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1995 BMW 5 Series?

The 1995 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 1995 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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