2012 BMW 5 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 BMW 5 Series (17–27 MPG combined) across 13 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars, Large Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 8-cyl, 4.4 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 3.0 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 17–27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050–$4,850
- Configurations
- 13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 18–21 | 27–30 | 21–24 | $3,400–$3,900 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19–20 | 17 | $4,850 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 34 | 27 | $3,050 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19–23 | 28–30 | 22–26 | $3,150–$3,750 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22–23 | 17–18 | $4,550–$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 528i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| 535i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 535i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 535i Gran Turismo | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 535i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 550i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 550i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| 550i Gran Turismo | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 550i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
| 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,850 |
| ActiveHybrid 5 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,150 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2012 BMW 5 Series?
According to EPA data, the 2012 BMW 5 Series is rated at 17–27 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2012 BMW 5 Series have?
The EPA data lists 4, 6, and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2012 BMW 5 Series use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 BMW 5 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,050 to $4,850.