Real MPG: BMW 5 Series (2003 - 2010)
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Engine | Official MPG (NEDC) | Official MPG (WLTP) | Real MPG Avg. | Real MPG % | |
520d | 47.9–57.6 mpg | - | 44.4 mpg | 84% | |
520d Automatic | 57.6–62.8 mpg | - | 45.4 mpg | 75% | |
523i | 37.2–37.7 mpg | - | 26.9 mpg | 72% | |
523i Automatic | 37.2 mpg | - | 30.6 mpg | 82% | |
525d | 45.6 mpg | - | 38.0 mpg | 83% | |
525d Automatic | 46.3 mpg | - | 33.0 mpg | 71% | |
525i | 37.2 mpg | - | 27.5 mpg | 74% | |
528i | 36.2 mpg | - | - | - | |
528i Automatic | 37.2 mpg | - | 24.5 mpg | 66% | |
530d | 44.1–44.8 mpg | - | 35.6 mpg | 80% | |
530d Automatic | 46.3 mpg | - | 34.6 mpg | 75% | |
530i | 35.8 mpg | - | 28.0 mpg | 78% | |
535d Automatic | 35.3 mpg | - | 33.7 mpg | 95% | |
535i | 34.0 mpg | - | 26.8 mpg | 79% | |
535i Automatic | 37.2 mpg | - | - | - | |
540i | 26.9 mpg | - | 21.7 mpg | 81% | |
550i | 25.9 mpg | - | 23.8 mpg | 92% | |
550i Automatic | 27.2 mpg | - | 23.3 mpg | 86% |
Read the Honest John review...
BMW 5 Series (2003 - 2010)
Nicely balanced and enjoyable handling, sharp styling, modern-looking interior, great range of engines including impressively efficient diesels.
Rivals
BMW 5 Series (2003 - 2010) | 39.2 | avg mpg |
Audi A6 (2018 on) | 46.8 | avg mpg |
BMW i7 (2023 on) | 0.0 | avg mpg |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2021 on) | 0.0 | avg mpg |
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