2018 BMW 5 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2018 BMW 5 Series (23–30 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 3.0 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 23–30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,850–$3,550
- Configurations
- 7
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 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Diesel · All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 36 | 30 | $3,200 | 341 g/mi | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 23–27 | 31–33 | 27–28 | $2,950–$3,050 | 200–333 g/mi | 360 mi |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 | 380 g/mi | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 24–27 | 31–34 | 27–29 | $2,850–$3,050 | 193–324 g/mi | 370 mi |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 | 367 g/mi | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530e | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,850 |
| 530e xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 31 | 28 | $2,950 |
| 530i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 24 | 34 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 530i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 540d xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Diesel | 26 | 36 | 30 | $3,200 |
| 540i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 540i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2018 BMW 5 Series?
According to EPA data, the 2018 BMW 5 Series is rated at 23–30 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2018 BMW 5 Series have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2018 BMW 5 Series use?
It is offered with Premium Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2018 BMW 5 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,850 to $3,550.