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2011 BMW 5 Series fuel consumption
4 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
5.6–9.9 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$1,874–$2,786
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
148–232 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 31% less fuel than the typical 2011 car, which averaged 8.1 L/100km.
Every 2011 BMW 5 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535d Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.6 | 6.7 | 5.0 | $1,874 | 148 Better than average |
| 520i Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.7 | 8.6 | 5.5 | $1,885 | 155 Slightly better than average |
| 528i Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.8 | 8.9 | 5.5 | $1,914 | 158 Slightly better than average |
| M5 Sedan Other | 4.4L 8cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 9.9 | 14.0 | 7.6 | $2,786 | 232 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.