1991 BMW M5 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1991 BMW M5.

The 1991 BMW M5 runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1991 BMW M5 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1991 BMW M5 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1991 BMW M5 gets up to 10 miles per gallon in the city, and 19 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1991 BMW M5 is 13 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1991 BMW M5?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1991 BMW M5 is $5,700 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 1991 BMW M5 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $17,000 more on fuel.

The 1991 BMW M5 is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The combined average MPG for the 1991 BMW M5 is 13 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $6,400 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1991 BMW M5 Consume?

The 1991 BMW M5 will consume roughly 23 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1991 BMW M5.

City MPG10
Highway MPG19
Combined MPG13
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $17,000
Gas Guzzler Tax$6,400
Fuel Cost$5,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum23
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related BMW Models from 1991

If you're interested in other BMW models from 1991, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "1991 BMW M5 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/bmw/m5/1991.

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