2019 BMW 5 Series
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2019 BMW 5 Series is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 6 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,750 to $3,300 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 24-29 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 29 / 24 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,750-$3,300 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 193-371 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2019 5 Series costs about $2,750 to $3,300 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,017. Over five years that is about $15,083 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, the most efficient 5 Series configuration saves about $750 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The 5 Series sits roughly 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530e | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 29 MPG | $2,750 |
| 530e xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 28 MPG | $2,850 |
| 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 | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2019 5 Series records tailpipe CO₂ of 193-371 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-7 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 360 to 370 miles when running on battery. 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.