BMW 5 Series (1997–2003)
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Trim | Years | Fuel | Best combined MPGe | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 2001–2003 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 18 | 27 |
| 528i · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 1997–2000 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| 525i · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 2001–2003 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 18 | 27 |
| 525i · RearWD · Automatic (S5) | 2002–2003 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| 525i · RearWD · Automatic 5-spd | 2001 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 17 | 25 |
| 530i · RearWD · Automatic (S5) | 2001–2003 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 17 | 25 |
| 528i · RearWD · Automatic 4-spd | 1997–2000 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 17 | 24 |
| 528i · RearWD · Automatic 5-spd | 2000 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 16 | 24 |
| 530i · RearWD · Automatic 5-spd | 2002 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 16 | 24 |
| 540i · RearWD · Automatic 5-spd | 1997–2003 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 16 | 22 |
| 540i · RearWD · Automatic (S5) | 2001–2003 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 15 | 19 |
| 540i · RearWD · Manual 6-spd | 1997–2003 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 14 | 22 |