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2009 BMW 5 Series fuel consumption
6 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
5.6–14.4 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$1,874–$4,213
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
149–344 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 40% less fuel than the typical 2009 car, which averaged 9.4 L/100km.
Every 2009 BMW 5 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520d Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.6 | 7.5 | 4.6 | $1,874 | 149 Better than average |
| 530d Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 6.6 | 9.1 | 5.2 | $2,208 | 176 Slightly better than average |
| 530d Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 7.5 | – | – | $2,510 | 200 Slightly worse than average |
| 550i Sedan Auto | 4.8L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 10.8 | 15.5 | 7.2 | $3,160 | 246 Worse than average |
| 550i Sedan Auto | 4.8L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 10.8 | – | – | $3,160 | 260 Worse than average |
| M5 Sedan Auto | 5.0L 10cyl Petrol 98RON | 14.4 | 21.7 | 10.2 | $4,213 | 344 Worse than average |
BMW 5 Series in other years
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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.