BMW M5 MPG and Fuel Economy

BMW have been manufacturing models of M5 for 20 years, with the latest vehicle in 2021 having a combined MPG of 17.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2021 BMW M5 is $4,350 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 $10,250 more on fuel driving a 2021 BMW M5.

🛢 The BMW M5 will consume roughly 18 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the BMW M5 will emit 520 grams of CO2, which is about 7,800,000 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 372 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the BMW M5.

The table below is a complete list of the 20 BMW M5 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
2021 BMW M517$4,350
2020 BMW M517$4,350
2019 BMW M517$4,350
2018 BMW M517$4,350
2016 BMW M517$4,350
2015 BMW M517$4,350
2014 BMW M517$4,350
2013 BMW M517$4,350
2010 BMW M513$5,700
2009 BMW M513$5,700
2008 BMW M513$5,700
2007 BMW M513$5,700
2006 BMW M513$5,700
2003 BMW M515$4,950
2002 BMW M515$4,950
2001 BMW M515$4,950
2000 BMW M515$4,950
1993 BMW M514$5,300
1992 BMW M514$5,300
1991 BMW M513$5,700

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