2003 BMW 5 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2003 BMW 5 Series (16–22 MPG combined) across 10 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 2.5 L; 6-cyl, 3.0 L; 8-cyl, 4.4 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16–22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,750–$5,150
- 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 | 17–18 | 24–27 | 19–21 | $3,900–$4,350 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 25–27 | 20–22 | $3,750–$4,100 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14–16 | 19–22 | 16–18 | $4,550–$5,150 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 525i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 525i Sport Wagon | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 525i Sport Wagon | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 530i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 530i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 540i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,850 |
| 540i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 5-spd | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 540i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 540i Sport Wagon | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,850 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2003 BMW 5 Series?
According to EPA data, the 2003 BMW 5 Series is rated at 16–22 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2003 BMW 5 Series have?
The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2003 BMW 5 Series use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2003 BMW 5 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,750 to $5,150.