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2006 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2006 BMW 5 Series is a midsize car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2005 model. Among 41 midsize cars rated for 2006, it ranks 28th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,821 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,821 15,000 mi/yr · $18.81 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2006 #28 of 41 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2006 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 11.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	28	11.9	8.4
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 2006 Midsize Cars

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1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
2Honda Accord26 MPG $1,788
3Hyundai Elantra26 MPG $1,788
4Honda Accord Hybrid25 MPG $1,860
5Kia Optima25 MPG $1,860
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28BMW 5 Series21 MPG $2,821
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41Bentley Arnage11 MPG $5,386

2006 5 SeriesOther midsize carsClass median: $2,325/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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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual 525i	Gas	18 MPG	28 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic 525i	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual 525xi	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic 525xi	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic 530i	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic 550i	Gas	15 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual 550i	Gas	14 MPG	21 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic 550i	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 99 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mi

2006 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Acura TL 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi A6 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus ES 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus GS 22 MPG · $2,693/yr GS saves $128/yr vs Volvo S80 22 MPG · $2,693/yr S80 saves $128/yr vs Jaguar S-type 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 5 Series saves $141/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 5 Series saves $141/yr vs Acura RL 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 5 Series saves $297/yr vs Saab 9-5 22 MPG · $2,693/yr 9-5 saves $128/yr vs Cadillac CTS 19 MPG · $2,447/yr CTS saves $374/yr vs Lincoln Zephyr 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Zephyr saves $496/yr vs Infiniti Q45 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 5 Series saves $470/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2006 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 16 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2006 BMW 5 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2006 BMW 5 Series?