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2014 BMW 5 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2014 BMW 5 Series is a midsize car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 26 MPG combined (23 city / 33 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2013 model. Among 74 midsize cars rated for 2014, it ranks 50th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,279 a year to fuel.

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Combined 26 MPG 23 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,279 15,000 mi/yr · $15.19 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2014 #50 of 74 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2014 BMW 5 Series's fuel average is 11.1 km/L (9.0 L/100 km), or 26 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	23	9.8	10.2
Highway	33	14.0	7.1
Combined	26	11.1	9.0

How it ranks among 2014 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf114 MPGe $810
2Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $887
3Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid115 MPGe + 46 MPG $936
4Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
5Honda Accord Hybrid47 MPG $989
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50BMW 5 Series26 MPG $2,279
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74Honda Clarity60 MPGe $9,000

2014 5 SeriesOther midsize carsClass median: $1,886/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	23 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
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	23 MPG	—	$2,576
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	Gas	20 MPG	29 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 535i Gran Turismo	Gas	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
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

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: 335 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2014 BMW 5 Series vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr Same fuel cost vs Acura RLX 23 MPG · $2,576/yr 5 Series saves $297/yr vs Infiniti Q50 23 MPG · $2,576/yr 5 Series saves $297/yr vs Acura RLX Hybrid 30 MPG · $1,975/yr RLX Hybrid saves $304/yr vs Audi A6 28 MPG · $2,116/yr A6 saves $163/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class 24 MPG · $2,469/yr 5 Series saves $190/yr vs BMW 5 Series Diesel 30 MPG · $1,850/yr 5 Series Diesel saves $429/yr vs BMW 5 Series Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr Same fuel cost

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Same year, other powertrains: 2014 BMW 5 Series Diesel (30 MPG), 2014 BMW 5 Series Hybrid (26 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 BMW 5 Series?

Up to 26 MPG combined (23 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 19 to 26 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2014 BMW 5 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2014 BMW 5 Series?