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2006 BMW 5 Series fuel consumption
3 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
9.3–10.4 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$2,721–$3,043
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
224–250 g/km
per kilometre
About average for a 2006 car, which used 9.0 L/100km.
Every 2006 BMW 5 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 9.3 | – | – | $2,721 | 224 Worse than average |
| 530i Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 9.3 | 13.6 | 6.8 | $2,721 | 224 Worse than average |
| 530i Touring Wagon Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 9.5 | – | – | $2,780 | 230 Worse than average |
| 530i Touring Wagon Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 9.5 | 13.3 | 7.3 | $2,780 | 230 Worse than average |
| 540i Sedan Auto | 4.0L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 10.4 | – | – | $3,043 | 250 Worse than average |
| 540i Sedan Auto | 4.0L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 10.4 | 15.5 | 7.5 | $3,043 | 250 Worse than average |
BMW 5 Series in other years
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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.