2020 BMW 5 Series mpg
Combined mpg, 530i RWD
28mpg
- 25 city, 33 highway.
- Top 33% of 103 sedans (2020).
- 9 trims: 20 to 28 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 18.0 | 504 | $1,371 |
| 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | 12.1 | 327 | $1,211 |
| 530e RWD | 2.0L 4cyl | RWD | 25 | 33 | 27 | 12.1 | 327 | $1,422 |
| 530i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 31 | 27 | 18.0 | 486 | $1,422 |
| 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan AWD | 2.0L | AWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | 12.1 | 303 | $1,298 |
| 530e xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 31 | 25 | 12.1 | 303 | $1,536 |
| 540i RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | 18.0 | 450 | $1,536 |
| 540i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | 18.0 | 450 | $1,536 |
| M550i xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | 18.0 | 360 | $1,920 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
530i RWD, 28 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,371
- Per month
- $114
- Per mile
- 11.4 cents
- Fill the tank
- $57.60
- Top trim: M550i xDrive AWD. $1,920 a year. $549 more than the 530i RWD.
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid RWD | 21 | 69 | 49.0 | 27 | $1,211 |
| 530e xDrive Hybrid Plug-in iPerformance Sedan AWD | 19 | 65 | 52.0 | 25 | $1,298 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | N/A | 7.4 | N/A | N/A | 4 | 10 |
| All | J1772 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.0 | $9.70 |
| 300 miles | 9.1 | $29.09 |
| 500 miles | 15.2 | $48.48 |
| 1,000 miles | 30.3 | $96.97 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $99
- Per year
- $1,189
- Miles a month
- 867
530i RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 28 mpg good? Yes. Beats 73% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW 5 Series | 530i RWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | E 350 RWD | 26 mpg | |
| 2020 Acura RLX | FWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Audi A6 | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 27 mpg | |
| 2020 Audi RS 3 | AWD | 23 mpg | |
| 2020 Jaguar XF | 25t Premium RWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2020 Lexus GS | 350 AWD | 21 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree