BMW 5-Series Real World MPG

21 messages, Last post on Nov 11, 2009 at 4:51 AM

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#20 of 21 1997 528i by bobbybuche Feb 25, 2009 (6:02 am)
Replying to: carnaught (Dec 31, 2008 3:08 pm) i have i 97 528i and on the highway at about 65-70 i get right at 35 mpg so i like that.....alot
#21 of 21 AWD gives at least 2mpg penalty by ishift Nov 11, 2009 (4:51 am)
Just traded a 535xi wagon w/a manual trans (yes one of the few). Averaged 18-19 city and 24-26 hwy at 75 - 80 mph. My one month old 2010 535i sedan w/manual (had to order it) is getting 20-21 city so far with the same moderate driving style. That means I'm not afraid to use the power but I don't use it all the time. These numbers come from calculations at fill ups but are also backed up by the computer. Hope this helps. Bottom line is they both beat the sticker mileage. Of course if you read the fine print, the sticker gives a greater range than the big bold numbers anyway.