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1999 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 BMW 5 Series is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 21 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1998 model. Among 37 compact cars rated for 1999, it ranks 30th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #30 of 37 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2611.19.0
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 1999 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  2. 2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Saturn SL29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Chevrolet Prizm29 MPG $1,603
  6. 30BMW 5 Series21 MPG $2,214
  7. 37Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703
1999 5 SeriesOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/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 · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
528i		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
528i		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
528i Touring		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
540i		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
540i		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual
540i		 Gas 14 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.8L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

1999 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Lexus ES 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 5 Series saves $233/yr vs Infiniti G20 23 MPG · $2,022/yr G20 saves $193/yr vs Audi A4 24 MPG · $2,469/yr 5 Series saves $254/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 22 MPG · $2,693/yr 5 Series saves $479/yr vs Jaguar XJ 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 5 Series saves $1,077/yr vs Jaguar XJR 17 MPG · $3,485/yr 5 Series saves $1,271/yr vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 16 MPG · $3,703/yr 5 Series saves $1,489/yr vs BMW 3 Series 24 MPG · $1,938/yr 3 Series saves $277/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 16 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 BMW 5 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 BMW 5 Series?

The 1999 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 BMW 5 Series per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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