Real MPG: BMW 5 Series (2003 - 2010) 525i

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37.2

Official MPG
(NEDC)

21.1–34.0

Real MPG

27.5

Real MPG
Average

74%

of Official MPG
(NEDC)

More engines available for this model:

Engine	Official MPG (NEDC)	Official MPG (WLTP)	Real MPG Avg.	Real MPG %
520d	47.9–57.6 mpg	-	44.4 mpg	84%	Submit
520d Automatic	57.6–62.8 mpg	-	45.4 mpg	75%	Submit
523i	37.2–37.7 mpg	-	26.9 mpg	72%	Submit
523i Automatic	37.2 mpg	-	30.6 mpg	82%	Submit
525d	45.6 mpg	-	38.0 mpg	83%	Submit
525d Automatic	46.3 mpg	-	33.0 mpg	71%	Submit
528i	36.2 mpg	-	-	-	Submit
528i Automatic	37.2 mpg	-	24.5 mpg	66%	Submit
530d	44.1–44.8 mpg	-	35.6 mpg	80%	Submit
530d Automatic	46.3 mpg	-	34.6 mpg	75%	Submit
530i	35.8 mpg	-	28.0 mpg	78%	Submit
535d Automatic	35.3 mpg	-	33.7 mpg	95%	Submit
535i	34.0 mpg	-	26.8 mpg	79%	Submit
535i Automatic	37.2 mpg	-	-	-	Submit
540i	26.9 mpg	-	21.7 mpg	81%	Submit
550i	25.9 mpg	-	23.8 mpg	92%	Submit
550i Automatic	27.2 mpg	-	23.3 mpg	86%	Submit

*Based on WLTP MPG values

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BMW 5 Series (2003 - 2010)

Nicely balanced and enjoyable handling, sharp styling, modern-looking interior, great range of engines including impressively efficient diesels.

Rivals

BMW 5 Series (2003 - 2010)	39.2	avg mpg
Audi A6 (2018 on)	46.8	avg mpg
BMW i7 (2023 on)	0.0	avg mpg
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2021 on)	0.0	avg mpg

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