1986 BMW 5 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1986 BMW 5 Series (16–23 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 2.4 L; 6-cyl, 2.7 L; 6-cyl, 3.4 L
- Fuel type
- Diesel, Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16–23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350–$4,200
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 2.4 L · Diesel · Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | $4,150 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16–18 | 22 | 18–20 | $3,350–$3,700 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14–15 | 20 | 16–17 | $3,950–$4,200 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.4 | Diesel | 21 | 26 | 23 | $4,150 |
| 5 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 5 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| 5 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 5 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1986 BMW 5 Series?
According to EPA data, the 1986 BMW 5 Series is rated at 16–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1986 BMW 5 Series have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1986 BMW 5 Series use?
It is offered with Diesel and Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1986 BMW 5 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,350 to $4,200.