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2013 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 BMW 5 Series is a midsize car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 27 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2012 model. Among 59 midsize cars rated for 2013, it ranks 38th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,194 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,194 15,000 mi/yr · $14.63 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2013 #38 of 59 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2013 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	24	10.2	9.8
Highway	33	14.0	7.1
Combined	27	11.5	8.7

How it ranks among 2013 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf115 MPGe $783
2Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $887
3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
4Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
5Ford C-MAX Plug-in Hybrid88 MPGe + 38 MPG $1,122
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38BMW 5 Series27 MPG $2,194
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59Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2013 5 SeriesOther midsize carsClass median: $1,911/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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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 528i	Gas	24 MPG	33 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 528i xDrive	Gas	22 MPG	32 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 535i	Gas	20 MPG	30 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,469
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 535i xDrive	Gas	21 MPG	29 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,469
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual 535i	Gas	20 MPG	29 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 535i xDrive Gran Turismo	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 550i	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 550i xDrive	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 550i Gran Turismo	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual 550i	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 102 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 327 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2013 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Cadillac CTS 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 5 Series saves $20/yr vs Infiniti M35 Hybrid 29 MPG · $2,043/yr M35 Hybrid saves $151/yr vs Audi A6 28 MPG · $2,116/yr A6 saves $78/yr vs Volvo S80 22 MPG · $2,114/yr S80 saves $81/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr 5 Series saves $84/yr vs Lexus ES 24 MPG · $1,938/yr ES saves $257/yr vs BMW 5 Series Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr 5 Series saves $84/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2013 BMW 5 Series Hybrid (26 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 17 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 BMW 5 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 BMW 5 Series?