BMW 530i

19942021 · 29 configurations

Lowest
17
Average
21
Best
28

The BMW 530i has been tested by the EPA across 29 different configurations spanning model years 1994 through 2021. Over this period, the 530i has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 17 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 21 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
2021
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,450253328MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,450253328MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,550243427MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,550243427MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,550243427MPG
2007
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182821MPG
2007
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150182822MPG
2007
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182821MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172620MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172620MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150182722MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162419MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150182722MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,650162419MPG
1995
3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1995
3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1994
3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,850152418MPG
1994
3L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1994
3.1L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152317MPG
1994
3.1L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,050152117MPG

Historical Efficiency

2021
28
2020
28
2019
27
2018
27
2017
27
2007
22
2006
21
2005
21
2004
21
2003
22
2002
22
2001
21
1995
18
1994
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (530i) 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 530i. 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

2021
3
2020
4
2018
2
2017
1
2007
1
2006
3
2002
3
2001
4
1994
3
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