1994 BMW 5 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1994 BMW 5 Series (17–20 MPG combined) across 10 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Automatic 5-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 2.5 L; 8-cyl, 3.0 L; 8-cyl, 3.1 L; 8-cyl, 4.0 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 17–20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,100–$4,850
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$12,250 to −$8,500 more than average
- Configurations
- 10
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 · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16–17 | 23–26 | 19–20 | $4,100–$4,350 | — |
| 8-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22–24 | 17–18 | $4,550–$4,850 | — |
| 8-cyl 3.1 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21–23 | 17 | $4,850 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 | — |
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 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| 525i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 525i Touring | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| 530i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| 530i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 3.1 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 17 | $4,850 | −$12,250 | — | — |
| 530i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 8 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 | −$12,250 | — | — |
| 530i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 8 | 3.1 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 | −$12,250 | — | — |
| 530i Touring | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| 530i Touring | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 3.1 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 17 | $4,850 | −$12,250 | — | — |
| 540i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 4.0 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 | −$12,250 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1994 BMW 5 Series?
According to EPA data, the 1994 BMW 5 Series is rated at 17–20 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1994 BMW 5 Series have?
The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1994 BMW 5 Series use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1994 BMW 5 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,100 to $4,850.
How much will the 1994 BMW 5 Series cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1994 BMW 5 Series 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$12,250 to −$8,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).