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2013 BMW 5 Series fuel consumption
10 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
4.9–9.9 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$1,640–$2,786
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
129–232 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 37% less fuel than the typical 2013 car, which averaged 7.8 L/100km.
Every 2013 BMW 5 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520d Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 4.9 | 5.7 | 4.5 | $1,640 | 129 Better than average |
| 520d Wagon Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.3 | 6.1 | 4.8 | $1,773 | 139 Better than average |
| 535d Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.6 | 6.7 | 5.0 | $1,874 | 148 Better than average |
| 520i Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.4 | 8.6 | 5.1 | $1,801 | 149 Better than average |
| 528i Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.5 | 8.6 | 5.3 | $1,829 | 152 Slightly better than average |
| ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Electric/Petrol 95RON | 7.0 | 6.2 | 7.4 | $1,970 | 163 Slightly better than average |
| 535i Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 7.9 | 10.7 | 6.2 | $2,223 | 183 Slightly worse than average |
| 535i Wagon Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 8.0 | 10.8 | 6.3 | $2,251 | 186 Slightly worse than average |
| 550i Sedan Auto | 4.4L 8cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 8.8 | 12.3 | 6.9 | $2,476 | 206 Slightly worse than average |
| M5 Sedan Other | 4.4L 8cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 9.9 | 14.0 | 7.6 | $2,786 | 232 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.