2005 BMW 530i MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2005 BMW 530i.

The 2005 BMW 530i has 3 model options: Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L and Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2005 BMW 530i Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2005 BMW 530i Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 2005 BMW 530i Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2005 BMW 530i Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2005 BMW 530i is 21 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 21 18 27
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L 21 18 27
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L 20 17 26

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2005 BMW 530i?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2005 BMW 530i is $3,567.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2005 BMW 530i to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,333 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L $3,700 spend $7,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2005 BMW 530i Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2005 BMW 530i will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L 14
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L 14
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L 15

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2005 BMW 530i model options.

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 BMW 530i Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 18
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 BMW 530i Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 18
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 21
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 14
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 BMW 530i Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $7,000
Fuel Cost $3,700
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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