BMW M5

19912021 · 28 configurations

Lowest
13
Average
15
Best
17

The BMW M5 has been tested by the EPA across 28 different configurations spanning model years 1991 through 2021. Over this period, the M5 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 13 MPG to 17 MPG, with an overall average of 15 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
4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$4,050152117MPG
2020
4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$4,050152117MPG
2019
4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$4,050152117MPG
2018
4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$4,050152117MPG
2016
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2016
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2015
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2015
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2014
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2014
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2013
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
2013
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2010
5L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
2010
5L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$5,300111713MPG
2009
5L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
2009
5L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$5,300111713MPG
2008
5L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
2008
5L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$5,300111713MPG
2007
5L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$5,300111713MPG
2007
5L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$5,300111713MPG
2006
5L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S7)Premium
$5,300111713MPG
2003
4.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,600121915MPG
2002
4.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,600121915MPG
2001
4.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,600121915MPG
2000
4.9L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,600121915MPG
1993
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,950112114MPG
1992
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,950112114MPG
1991
3.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$5,300101913MPG

Historical Efficiency

2021
17
2020
17
2019
17
2018
17
2016
17
2015
17
2014
17
2013
17
2010
13
2009
13
2008
13
2007
13
2006
13
2003
15
2002
15
2001
15
2000
15
1993
14
1992
14
1991
13

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (M5) 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 M5. 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

2020
1
2019
2
2018
3
2016
2
2015
1
2013
2
2008
1
2006
1
2002
1
2001
2
2000
2
1991
3
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