BMW 525i

19892007 · 30 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
20
Best
22

The BMW 525i has been tested by the EPA across 30 different configurations spanning model years 1989 through 2007. Over this period, the 525i has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 22 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2007
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182821MPG
2007
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150182822MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182821MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2005
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2005
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172620MPG
2004
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2004
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172620MPG
2004
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2003
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2003
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2002
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2002
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450172420MPG
2001
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG
2001
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
1995
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650162319MPG
1995
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
1994
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650162319MPG
1994
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
1993
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,650162319MPG
1993
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
1992
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1992
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1991
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1991
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1991
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,600151715MPG
1990
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1990
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162318MPG
1989
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1989
2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG

Historical Efficiency

2007
22
2006
21
2005
20
2004
22
2003
21
2002
21
2001
21
1995
20
1994
20
1993
20
1992
18
1991
18
1990
18
1989
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (525i) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the BMW 525i. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2007
1
2006
3
2002
3
2001
4
1994
1
1991
1
1990
1
1989
2
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