2017 BMW 5 Series EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2017 BMW 5 Series delivers an EPA-certified 18–27 MPG combined (15–24 city / 24–34 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 7 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,800 to $4,200.

Combined MPG
18–27 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
15–24 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
24–34 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800–4,200
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (7 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
530i Premium 2L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 24 MPG 34 MPG 27 MPG $2,800 —
530i xDrive Premium 2L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG $2,800 —
540i Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG $3,150 —
540i xDrive Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG $3,300 —
535i Gran Turismo Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG $3,450 —
535i xDrive Gran Turismo Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG $3,600 —
550i xDrive Gran Turismo Premium 4.4L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG $4,200 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.24–$4.86

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

556–833 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2017 BMW 5 Series

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.