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Shown: 2016 BMW 528i xDrive (F10). Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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2011-2016 BMW 5 Series MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 17–30 MPG combined

27 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
34 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · 528i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD
$3,030

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2004-2010 Next generation: 2017-2023

2011-2016 BMW 5 Series at a glance

The 2011-2016 BMW 5 Series covers 6 model years in the EPA database (75 configurations in all), rated 17–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $3,130 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 535d 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (30 MPG), at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

2011-2016 BMW 5 Series by model year

2011-2016 BMW 5 Series: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2016 Gas, Hybrid, Diesel 19–30 MPG $3,030–$4,170 Ratings changed
2015 Gas, Hybrid, Diesel 19–30 MPG $3,050–$4,310 Ratings changed
2014 Gas, Hybrid, Diesel 19–30 MPG $3,030–$4,290 Ratings changed
2013 Gas, Hybrid 17–27 MPG $2,950–$4,640 Ratings changed
2012 Gas, Hybrid 17–27 MPG $2,970–$4,840 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 17–25 MPG $3,230–$4,620 First year

What the 2016 528i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive

Per month

$253

$3,030 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.05

Per 100 miles

$20.20

Five years

$15,150

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the midsize car median

$150more a year

Class median $2,880 a year, MY2016

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 BMW 5 Series MPG

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,120 to $3,130, $10 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.4L
Combined
19–27 MPG
Per year
$3,030–$4,170
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 3.0L
Combined
26 MPG
Per year
$3,130
See hybrid configurations
Diesel · 3.0L
Combined
30 MPG
Per year
$3,130–$3,160
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2016 BMW 5 Series gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
528i (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD 23 34 27 $3,030
528i xDrive 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 33 26 $3,080
535i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 30 23 $3,430
535i xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 20 29 23 $3,490
535i Gran Turismo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 19 27 22 $3,660
535i xDrive Gran Turismo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 18 26 21 $3,780
550i 4.4L 8-cyl turbo RWD 17 25 20 $4,090
550i xDrive 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD 16 24 19 $4,170

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (1)

2016 BMW 5 Series hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
ActiveHybrid 5 (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 23 30 26 $3,130

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2016 BMW 5 Series diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
535d (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 26 38 30 $3,130
535d xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 26 37 30 $3,160

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 BMW 5 Series MPG

19–30 MPG · $3,050–$4,310/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,170 to $3,120, $50 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.4L
Combined
19–26 MPG
Per year
$3,050–$4,310
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 3.0L
Combined
26 MPG
Per year
$3,130
See hybrid configurations
Diesel · 3.0L
Combined
30 MPG
Per year
$3,120–$3,170
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2015 BMW 5 Series gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
528i (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD 23 33 26 $3,050
528i xDrive 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 32 26 $3,100
535i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 30 24 $3,410
535i xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 20 29 23 $3,500
535i Gran Turismo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 19 27 22 $3,660
535i xDrive Gran Turismo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 18 26 21 $3,780
Show 0 more configurations
2015 BMW 5 Series gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
550i4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD172520$4,110
550i xDrive4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD162419$4,170
550i Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD162419$4,180
550i xDrive Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD162419$4,310

10 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (1)

2015 BMW 5 Series hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
ActiveHybrid 5 (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 23 30 26 $3,130

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2015 BMW 5 Series diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
535d (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 26 38 30 $3,120
535d xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 26 37 30 $3,170

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2014 BMW 5 Series MPG

19–30 MPG · $3,030–$4,290/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 30 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,950 to $3,170, $220 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.4L
Combined
19–26 MPG
Per year
$3,030–$4,290
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 3.0L
Combined
26 MPG
Per year
$3,130
See hybrid configurations
Diesel · 3.0L
Combined
29–30 MPG
Per year
$3,170–$3,200
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (11)

2014 BMW 5 Series gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
528i (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD 23 33 26 $3,030
528i xDrive 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 32 26 $3,100
535i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 30 23 $3,440
535i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 29 23 $3,440
535i xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 20 29 23 $3,490
535i Gran Turismo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 19 27 22 $3,660
Show 1 more configuration
2014 BMW 5 Series gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+5)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
535i xDrive Gran Turismo3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD182621$3,780
550i4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD172520$4,110
550i xDrive4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD162419$4,200
550i Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD162419$4,200
550i xDrive Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD162419$4,290

11 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (1)

2014 BMW 5 Series hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
ActiveHybrid 5 (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 23 30 26 $3,130

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (2)

2014 BMW 5 Series diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
535d (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 26 37 30 $3,170
535d xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 26 36 29 $3,200

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2013 BMW 5 Series MPG

17–27 MPG · $2,950–$4,640/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,950, $20 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.4L
Combined
17–27 MPG
Per year
$2,950–$4,640
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 3.0L
Combined
26 MPG
Per year
$3,130
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (12)

2013 BMW 5 Series gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
528i (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD 24 33 27 $2,950
528i xDrive 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 32 26 $3,100
535i xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 21 29 24 $3,350
535i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 30 24 $3,400
535i Gran Turismo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 30 24 $3,400
535i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 29 23 $3,500
Show 2 more configurations
2013 BMW 5 Series gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
535i xDrive Gran Turismo3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD182621$3,850
550i 4.4L 8-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8)4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD172520$4,100
550i xDrive Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD162419$4,280
550i xDrive4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD162419$4,320
550i Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD162419$4,330
550i 4.4L 8-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD152217$4,640

12 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (1)

2013 BMW 5 Series hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
ActiveHybrid 5 (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 23 30 26 $3,130

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2012 BMW 5 Series MPG

17–27 MPG · $2,970–$4,840/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 27 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,230 to $2,970, $260 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L, 4.4L
Combined
17–27 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$4,840
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 3.0L
Combined
26 MPG
Per year
$3,130
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (12)

2012 BMW 5 Series gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
528i (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD 23 34 27 $2,970
528i xDrive 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 32 26 $3,100
535i xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 21 30 24 $3,330
535i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 30 23 $3,430
535i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 29 23 $3,480
535i Gran Turismo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 19 28 22 $3,680
Show 2 more configurations
2012 BMW 5 Series gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
535i xDrive Gran Turismo3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD182721$3,820
550i 4.4L 8-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8)4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD152318$4,500
550i Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD152218$4,540
550i 4.4L 8-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD152217$4,620
550i xDrive4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152017$4,760
550i xDrive Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD151917$4,840

12 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (1)

2012 BMW 5 Series hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
ActiveHybrid 5 (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 23 30 26 $3,130

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2011 BMW 5 Series MPG

17–25 MPG · $3,230–$4,620/yr
Gas · 3.0L, 4.4L
Combined
17–25 MPG
Per year
$3,230–$4,620

Gas configurations (11)

2011 BMW 5 Series gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
528i (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD 21 31 25 $3,230
535i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 30 24 $3,400
535i Gran Turismo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 20 30 24 $3,400
535i xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $3,510
535i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 19 28 22 $3,620
535i xDrive Gran Turismo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 18 27 21 $3,780
Show 1 more configuration
2011 BMW 5 Series gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+5)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
550i 4.4L 8-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8)4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD172520$4,090
550i xDrive4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD162418$4,350
550i Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD152218$4,500
550i xDrive Gran Turismo4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152218$4,590
550i 4.4L 8-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd4.4L 8-cyl turboRWD152217$4,620

11 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the 528i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,620 in California and $2,630 in Texas, a $990 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2011-2016 BMW 5 Series get?

EPA rates the 2011-2016 BMW 5 Series at 17–30 MPG combined across 75 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 535d 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 30 MPG (26 city, 38 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 17–27 MPG; Hybrid: 26 MPG; Diesel: 29–30 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2016 BMW 5 Series?

The 535d 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2011.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2016 BMW 5 Series?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

How does the 2011-2016 BMW 5 Series compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2004-2010 BMW 5 Series) is rated 16–22 MPG combined and costs $3,650–$5,020 a year to fuel; the 2011-2016 model is rated 17–30 MPG and costs $2,950–$4,840 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 BMW 5 Series per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 528i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,030 a year. Across all 11 configurations the cost runs $3,030–$4,170 a year. That is a $1,140 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2016 BMW 5 Series 100 miles?

About $20.20 per 100 miles for the 528i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.20 and $27.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2016 BMW 5 Series compare with other midsize car configurations?

The 528i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,030 a year to fuel, $150 more than the class median of $2,880, and less than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 195 rated midsize car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2016 BMW 5 Series hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?

No. The best hybrid (ActiveHybrid 5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD) is rated 26 MPG against 27 MPG for the best gas version (528i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD). At premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $3,130 versus $3,030 a year, $100 more.

Is the 2016 BMW 5 Series different from the 2015 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,120 to $3,130, $10 more. EPA lists 11 configurations for 2016 against 13 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 BMW 5 Series for that year.