BMW M5: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the BMW M5 across 20 model years, from the 1991 BMW M5 through the 2021 BMW M5. The most recent 2021 BMW M5 returns 17 combined MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full BMW M5 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the BMW M5. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 BMW M5 | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2020 | 2020 BMW M5 | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2019 | 2019 BMW M5 | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2018 | 2018 BMW M5 | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2016 | 2016 BMW M5 | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2015 | 2015 BMW M5 | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2014 | 2014 BMW M5 | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2013 | 2013 BMW M5 | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2010 | 2010 BMW M5 | 13 MPG | 11 MPG | 17 MPG | $5,300 |
| 2009 | 2009 BMW M5 | 13 MPG | 11 MPG | 17 MPG | $5,300 |
| 2008 | 2008 BMW M5 | 13 MPG | 11 MPG | 17 MPG | $5,300 |
| 2007 | 2007 BMW M5 | 13 MPG | 11 MPG | 17 MPG | $5,300 |
| 2006 | 2006 BMW M5 | 13 MPG | 11 MPG | 17 MPG | $5,300 |
| 2003 | 2003 BMW M5 | 15 MPG | 12 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,600 |
| 2002 | 2002 BMW M5 | 15 MPG | 12 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,600 |
| 2001 | 2001 BMW M5 | 15 MPG | 12 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,600 |
| 2000 | 2000 BMW M5 | 15 MPG | 12 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,600 |
| 1993 | 1993 BMW M5 | 14 MPG | 11 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,950 |
| 1992 | 1992 BMW M5 | 14 MPG | 11 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,950 |
| 1991 | 1991 BMW M5 | 13 MPG | 10 MPG | 19 MPG | $5,300 |
How the BMW M5 compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the BMW M5 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2021 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.