2017 BMW 5 Series
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2017 BMW 5 Series is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 7 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 18 to 27 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 to $4,450 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 18-27 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 27 / 18 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,950-$4,450 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 326-486 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-9 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2017 5 Series costs about $2,950 to $4,450 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,507. Over five years that is about $17,536 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this 5 Series configuration spends about $3,250 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The 5 Series sits roughly 10 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| 530i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| 540i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| 540i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,800 |
| 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $4,450 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2017 5 Series records tailpipe CO₂ of 326-486 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-9 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.