BMW 525i MPG and Fuel Economy

BMW have been manufacturing models of 525i for 14 years, with the latest vehicle in 2007 having a combined MPG of 21.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2007 BMW 525i is $3,500 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,000 more on fuel driving a 2007 BMW 525i.

🛢 The BMW 525i will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the BMW 525i will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the BMW 525i.

The table below is a complete list of the 14 BMW 525i fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2007 BMW 525i21$3,500
2006 BMW 525i21$3,500
2005 BMW 525i20$3,700
2004 BMW 525i20$3,700
2003 BMW 525i21$3,500
2002 BMW 525i21$3,500
2001 BMW 525i20$3,700
1995 BMW 525i19$3,900
1994 BMW 525i19$3,900
1993 BMW 525i19$3,900
1992 BMW 525i18$4,100
1991 BMW 525i18$4,100
1990 BMW 525i18$3,500
1989 BMW 525i18$3,500

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