2021 BMW 5 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2021 BMW 5 Series (25–28 MPG combined) across 6 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars, Compact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 3.0 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 25–28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,950–$3,300
- Configurations
- 6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 22–23 | 28–32 | 25–27 | $3,050–$3,300 | 203–330 g/mi | 320 mi |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,150 | 337 g/mi | — |
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 24–25 | 29–33 | 26–28 | $2,950–$3,150 | 178–313 g/mi | 340 mi |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 | 322 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 | 24 | 29 | 26 | $3,150 |
| 530e xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | $3,300 |
| 530i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,950 |
| 530i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 540i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 540i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,150 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2021 BMW 5 Series?
According to EPA data, the 2021 BMW 5 Series is rated at 25–28 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2021 BMW 5 Series have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2021 BMW 5 Series use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2021 BMW 5 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,950 to $3,300.