2010 BMW 5 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2010 BMW 5 Series (18–22 MPG combined) across 15 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons, Large Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S6), Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.0 L; 8-cyl, 4.8 L; 8-cyl, 4.4 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 18–22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,750–$4,550
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$10,750 to −$6,750 more than average
- Configurations
- 15
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 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 16–17 | 23–25 | 18–20 | $4,100–$4,550 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17–19 | 26–28 | 20–22 | $3,750–$4,100 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22–23 | 18 | $4,550 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 528i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 528i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 528i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 535i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 535i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 535i Gran Turismo | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 535i Sport Wagon xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| 535i Sport Wagon xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| 535i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 535i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| 550 GT | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| 550i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| 550i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 4.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
| 550i xDrive GT | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 | −$10,750 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2010 BMW 5 Series?
According to EPA data, the 2010 BMW 5 Series is rated at 18–22 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2010 BMW 5 Series have?
The EPA data lists 6 and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2010 BMW 5 Series use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2010 BMW 5 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,750 to $4,550.
How much will the 2010 BMW 5 Series cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2010 BMW 5 Series 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$10,750 to −$6,750 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).