1989 BMW 5 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1989 BMW 5 Series (15–18 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 2.5 L; 6-cyl, 3.4 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 15–18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,700–$4,450
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$10,250 to −$6,500 more than average
- 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 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21–22 | 18 | $3,700 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18–21 | 15–16 | $4,200–$4,450 | — |
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-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| 525i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 | −$6,500 | — | — |
| 535i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 | −$10,250 | — | — |
| 535i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 | −$9,000 | — | — |
| 535i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | $4,200 | −$9,000 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1989 BMW 5 Series?
According to EPA data, the 1989 BMW 5 Series is rated at 15–18 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1989 BMW 5 Series have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1989 BMW 5 Series use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1989 BMW 5 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,700 to $4,450.
How much will the 1989 BMW 5 Series cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1989 BMW 5 Series 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$10,250 to −$6,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).