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2011 BMW 5 Series
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Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2012Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2010–2011, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2024More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2011CAREFULSerious complaints 2.4× usual, mostly engine and power train Extended coverage
344 serious complaints of 478, the most about engine (120) and power train (79); per car on the road, 2.4× this model's usual year. 6 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 bmw 535i. While the vehicle was at a traffic light, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer located on 43 north ave, bridgeport, ct 06606, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, May 2017
“The contact owns a 2011 bmw 550i. While driving 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the drive train warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle lost momentum. Also, the brake pedal did not stop the vehicle when it was depressed. The contact was able to slow down the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal with both feet.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Sep 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) lights up after performing the Vehicle Test diagnosis fault(s) relating to the rear monitoring oxygen sensor(s) may be recorded in the DME fault memory. (B010319, Apr 2019)
- Extended coverage In-Tank Fuel Delivery Module (Pump): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years Without Mileage Limitation. INFORMATION On the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the ? (B010515, Jul 2015)
- Extended coverage The engine's intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification (SIM010717, Jun 2017)
- Extended coverage LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. (B010518, Feb 2020)
- Extended coverage Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor(s) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle original in-service date. (SIB011918, May 2022)
- Extended coverage Engine Camshaft (VANOS) Adjustment Units: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years Without Mileage Limitation. INFORMATION BMW of North America, LLC ("BMW NA") is extending the limited warranty for the Camshaft (VANOS) Adjustment Units on certain model BMW vehicles equipped with the non-turbocharged… (011014, Oct 2014)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
478 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 17–25 mpg · NHTSA: — · 2011 trims and features
Every 5 Series year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2011
- New trim: 550i xDrive
- Trim dropped: 528i xDrive
- No longer offered: 5 Series Wagon
- No longer offered: M5
- Engine: 4.8-liter V-8 → 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V-8 (550i)
- Horsepower: 360 hp → 400 hp (550i)
- Torque: 360 lb-ft → 450 lb-ft (550i)
- Gears: 6 → 8 (550i, 528i, 535i xDrive, 535i)
- Curb weight: 3,968 lb → 4,365 lb (550i)
- Wheels: 17 in → 18 in (550i, 535i xDrive, 535i)
- Headlights: HID Projector → Bi-Xenon Projector (550i, 535i xDrive, 535i)
- Horsepower: 230 hp → 240 hp (528i)
- Torque: 200 lb-ft → 230 lb-ft (528i)
- Curb weight: 3,571 lb → 3,792 lb (528i)
- Engine: 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline 6-cylinder → 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder (535i xDrive, 535i)
- Curb weight: 3,946 lb → 4,233 lb (535i xDrive)
- Curb weight: 3,703 lb → 4,090 lb (535i)
2011 5 Series trims
| 528i | 535i | 535i xDrive | 550i | 550i xDrive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $44,550 | — | $51,900 | — | $62,000 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder | 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder | 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder | 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V-8 | 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V-8 |
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 230 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission | Automatic: 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission Manual: 6-speed manual transmission Sport Automatic: Sport Automatic | 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission | Automatic: 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission Manual: 6-speed manual transmission Sport Automatic: Sport Automatic | 8-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission |
| Gears | 8 | Automatic: 8 Manual: 6 | 8 | Automatic: 8 Manual: 6 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Rwd | Automatic / Manual / Sport Automatic | Automatic | Automatic / Manual / Sport Automatic | Automatic |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | Automatic: 4,090 lb Manual: 4,068 lb | 4,233 lb | 4,365 lb | 4,519 lb |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 10.2 in | 10.2 in | 10.2 in | 10.2 in | 10.2 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Head-up display | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Audio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 + option | 10 + option | 10 + option | 10 + option | 10 + option |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 360-degree camera | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Parking sensors | Optional | Optional | Optional | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather + option | Synthetic Leather + option | Synthetic Leather + option | Leather + option | Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ventilated seats | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat + option | Driver Seat + option | Driver Seat + option | Driver Seat + option | Driver Seat + option |
| Climate zones | 2 + option | 2 + option | 2 + option | 2 + option | 2 + option |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 17 in + option | 18 in + option | 18 in + option | 18 in + option | 18 in + option |
| Headlights | — | Bi-Xenon Projector | Bi-Xenon Projector | Bi-Xenon Projector | Bi-Xenon Projector |
Packages and options (65)
| 528i | 535i | 535i xDrive | 550i | 550i xDrive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Ventilated Seat Package $2,950 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cold Weather Package $1,050 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Convenience Package $1,700 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Driver Assistance Package $1,750 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dynamic Handling Package $2,700 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| M Sport Package | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Package $1,800 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Premium Package 2 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Package $2,200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission $500 | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Comfort Access $1,000 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control $500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Front Seats $500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Multi-Contour Seats $1,300 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Sunshades $575 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ski Bag $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Split Fold-Down Rear Seat $475 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| iPod and USB Adapter $400 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Navigation System $1,900 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Rear-Seat Entertainment $2,200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| SIRIUS Satellite Radio with One-Year Subscription $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Smartphone Integration $150 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go $2,400 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Head-Up Display $1,300 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Integral Active Steering $1,750 | — | Optional | — | Optional | — |
| Night Vision with Pedestrian Detection $2,600 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Park Distance Control $750 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Rear-View Camera $400 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Side and Top View Cameras $800 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 18-Inch Radial Spoke Style 237 Wheels | — | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| 17-Inch Star Spoke Style 327 Wheels | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 18-Inch V Spoke Style 328 Wheels | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| 18-Inch Star Spoke Style 330 Wheels | — | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 19-Inch V Spoke Style 331 Wheels | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| 19-Inch W Spoke Style 332 Wheels | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| 18-Inch Double Spoke Style 350M Wheels | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| 19-Inch Double Spoke Style 351M Wheels | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aluminum | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aluminum Hexagon | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Anthracite Wood | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Wood | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Light Wood | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Alpine White | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Sapphire Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Black Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cashmere Silver Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Graphite Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Sea Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Imperial Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Milano Beige Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mojave Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Space Gray Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tasman Green Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Titanium Silver Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Dakota Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black Leatherette | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Black Nappa Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cinnamon Brown / Black Dakota Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Everest Gray Dakota Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Oyster / Black Dakota Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Oyster / Black Nappa Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Venetian Beige Dakota Leather | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Venetian Beige Leatherette | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 717 hp | AWD, RWD | 13–31 mpg | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 717 hp | AWD, RWD | 13–31 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 1 | Electrical system (1) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375–483 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 717 hp | AWD, RWD | 13–31 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 3 | Steering (1) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 375 hp | AWD, RWD | 28–30 mpg | — | 6 | 18 | Service brakes, hydraulic (8) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 181–248 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 523–600 hp | AWD, RWD | 17–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 9 | Engine (3) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 627 hp | AWD, RWD | 17–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 20 | Power train (5) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 17–28 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 30 | Electrical system (8) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 180–248 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 455–599 hp | AWD, RWD | 17–28 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 19 | Electrical system (6) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 180–248 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 455–599 hp | AWD, RWD | 17–29 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 47 | Engine (13) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 180–248 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 455–599 hp | AWD, RWD | 17–29 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 106 | Air bags (46) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 448–553 hp | AWD, RWD | 18–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 38 | Air bags (9) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300–335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 448–553 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 16–27 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 84 | Electrical system (33) | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300–335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–553 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 16–26 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 97 | Electrical system (45) | No |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300–335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–553 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 16–26 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 95 | Electrical system (34) | No |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 230–335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400–553 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 16–27 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 136 | Engine (60) | No |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 230–335 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 17–27 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 193 | Engine (72) | No |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 230–300 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 230–300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 17–25 mpg | — | 6 | 478 | Engine (120) | No |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 230–300 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 230–300 hp 4.4L 8-cyl turbo, 400 hp 4.8L 8-cyl, 360 hp 5.0L 10-cyl, 500 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 13–22 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 181 | Engine (41) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Apple lists CarPlay for: 5 Series 2017–2025, 5 Series 2021–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW 5 SERIES HYBRID SEDAN 4 DR PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW M5 HYBRID SEDAN 4 DR PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW M5 HYBRID WAGON 4 DR PHEV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | BMW 5 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | BMW M5 Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | BMW M5 Hybrid Wagon 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | BMW 5 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2023 | BMW 5 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2023 | BMW 5 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2023 | BMW 5 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 9 |
| 2023 | BMW M5 Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 17 |
| 2022 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 17 |
| 2022 | BMW 530e 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BMW 530e 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BMW M5 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 9 | 27 |
| 2021 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 9 | 27 |
| 2021 | BMW 530e 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | BMW 530e 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | BMW M5 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 7 | 15 |
| 2020 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 7 | 15 |
| 2020 | BMW 530e 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 | BMW 530e 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 | BMW M5 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 39 |
| 2019 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 39 |
| 2019 | BMW 530e 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 13 |
| 2019 | BMW 530e 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 13 |
| 2019 | BMW M5 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 8 |
| 2019 | BMW M5 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 8 |
| 2018 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 79 |
| 2018 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 79 |
| 2018 | BMW 5 PHEV Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 79 |
| 2018 | BMW 5 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 79 |
| 2017 | BMW 5 Series GT 5 HB AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | BMW 5 Series GT 5 HB RWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 7 | 83 |
| 2016 | BMW 5 Series 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 7 | 83 |
| 2016 | BMW 5 Series GT 5 HB AWD | 5 | No | No | 7 | 83 |
| 2016 | BMW 5 Series GT 5 HB RWD | 5 | No | No | 7 | 83 |
| 2016 | BMW 5 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 7 | 83 |
| 2016 | BMW M5 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | BMW M5 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | BMW M5 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | BMW M5 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 10 |
| 2012 | BMW M5 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BMW 5 Series 4-DR w/SAB (except GT) | Not Rated | No | Optional | 12 | 180 |
| 2010 | BMW 5 Series GT 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | Optional | 10 | 21 |
| 2010 | BMW 5 Series Wagon w/SAB | Not Rated | No | Optional | 5 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 530i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2027 | 530i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2027 | 540i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2027 | 550e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2027 | M5 Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2027 | M5 Touring | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 13 |
| 2026 | 530i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2026 | 530i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2026 | 540i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2026 | 550e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2026 | M5 Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2026 | M5 Touring | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 13 |
| 2025 | 530i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2025 | 530i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2025 | 540i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2025 | 550e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2025 | M5 Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 14 |
| 2025 | M5 Touring | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 13 |
| 2024 | 530i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2024 | 530i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2024 | 540i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2023 | 530e Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | 530e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2023 | 530i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2023 | 530i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | 540i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | 540i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2023 | M5 Competition Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | M5 Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | M550i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2022 | 530e Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2022 | 530e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | 530i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2022 | 530i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2022 | 540i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2022 | 540i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | M5 CS Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2022 | M5 Competition Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2022 | M5 Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2022 | M550i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2021 | 530e | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | 530e xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | 530i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2021 | 530i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2021 | 540i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2021 | 540i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | M5 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2021 | M5 Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2021 | M550i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2020 | 530e | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2020 | 530e xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | 530i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2020 | 530i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2020 | 540i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | 540i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | M5 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2020 | M5 Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2020 | M550i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | 530e | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2019 | 530e xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2019 | 530i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | 530i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | 540i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | 540i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2019 | M5 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2019 | M5 Competition | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2019 | M550i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | 530e | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2018 | 530e xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2018 | 530i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | 530i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | 540i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2018 | 540i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2018 | M5 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2018 | M550i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2017 | 530i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2017 | 530i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2017 | 535i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2017 | 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2017 | 540i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2017 | 540i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2017 | 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2016 | 528i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2016 | 528i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2016 | 535i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2016 | 535i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2016 | 535i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2016 | 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2016 | 550i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2016 | 550i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2016 | ActiveHybrid 5 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2016 | M5 | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo |
16–17 |
| 2015 | 528i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2015 | 528i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2015 | 535i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2015 | 535i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2015 | 535i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2015 | 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2015 | 550i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2015 | 550i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | 550i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2015 | ActiveHybrid 5 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2015 | M5 | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo |
16–17 |
| 2014 | 528i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2014 | 528i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2014 | 535i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23 |
| 2014 | 535i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2014 | 535i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2014 | 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2014 | 550i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2014 | 550i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | 550i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2014 | ActiveHybrid 5 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2014 | M5 | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo |
16–17 |
| 2013 | 528i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2013 | 528i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2013 | 535i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–24 |
| 2013 | 535i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2013 | 535i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2013 | 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2013 | 550i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo |
17–20 |
| 2013 | 550i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | 550i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2013 | ActiveHybrid 5 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2013 | M5 | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo |
16–17 |
| 2012 | 528i | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2012 | 528i xDrive | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2012 | 535i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23 |
| 2012 | 535i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2012 | 535i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2012 | 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2012 | 550i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo |
17–18 |
| 2012 | 550i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2012 | 550i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2012 | 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2012 | ActiveHybrid 5 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2011 | 528i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 25 |
| 2011 | 535i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
22–24 |
| 2011 | 535i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2011 | 535i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2011 | 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2011 | 550i | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo |
17–20 |
| 2011 | 550i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2011 | 550i xDrive | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2011 | 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2010 | 528i | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21–22 |
| 2010 | 528i xDrive | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20 |
| 2010 | 535i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
20 |
| 2010 | 535i Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2010 | 535i Sport Wagon xDrive | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
18–19 |
| 2010 | 535i xDrive | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
19–20 |
| 2010 | 550i | Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.8 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L |
18 |
| 2010 | 550i xDrive GT | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2010 | M5 | Auto (S7), 10 cyl, 5.0 L Man 6-spd, 10 cyl, 5.0 L |
13 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.