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2020 BMW 5 Series fuel consumption
6 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
2.3–10.7 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$1,534–$3,131
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
53–246 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 70% less fuel than the typical 2020 car, which averaged 7.6 L/100km.
Every 2020 BMW 5 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530e Sedan Auto | 2L 4cyl Turbo Plug-in Electric/Petrol 95RON | 2.3 | 7.3 | – | $1,534 | 53 Better than average |
| 530d Sedan Auto | 3L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.5 | 6.7 | 4.8 | $1,840 | 145 Better than average |
| 530i Sedan Auto | 2L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.7 | 8.1 | 5.9 | $1,885 | 154 Slightly better than average |
| 520i Sedan Auto | 2L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.8 | 8.5 | 5.8 | $1,914 | 156 Slightly better than average |
| M5 Sedan Auto | 4.4L 8cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 10.6 | 14.8 | 8.2 | $2,983 | 243 Worse than average |
| M550i xDrive Sedan Auto | 4.4L 8cyl Turbo Petrol 98RON | 10.7 | 14.9 | 8.3 | $3,131 | 246 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.