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BMW 5 Series Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
In model year 2026 the BMW 5 Series Hybrid is rated at 31 MPG combined, 14th of 31 midsize cars, in the upper half, ahead of 57% of the others.
- 31MPG combined14th of 31 in class
- $2,650a year in fuel17th of 31 in class
- 285g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is 6th of 9 hybrid midsize cars, in the lower half. The median of that narrower group is 41 MPG, against 30 MPG for all midsize cars together.
Across every class it is tied for 34th of 88 hybrid models, in the upper half.
BMW has 23 models in the 2026 data. This one ranks 5th of them on combined rating, against a make median of 28 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Kia K4 at 33 MPG and just behind it is the Mazda 3 at 30 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $2,650 a year. That is $150 more than the midsize cars median of $2,500, which makes it 17th of 31 midsize cars, in the lower half.
Tailpipe CO2 is 285 g/mile, 16 g/mile above the midsize cars median of 269.
Rated versions
In the city the most efficient version is rated 28 and on the highway 35, 7 better on the open road. 3 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, 530i Sedan: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), RWD, gets 31 MPG; the least efficient listed, 540i xDrive Sedan: 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD, gets 28 MPG, a gap of 3 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $300 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), RWD | 31 | 28 | 35 | $2,650 | 285 |
| 530i xDrive Sedan: 2.0 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD | 30 | 27 | 35 | $2,750 | 292 |
| 540i xDrive Sedan: 3.0 L, 6 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S8), AWD | 28 | 26 | 32 | $2,950 | 308 |
Year by year
The BMW 5 Series Hybrid is in the data for 6 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Its best combined rating went from 27 in 2021 to 31 MPG in 2026, up 4 MPG. The number of rated versions grew from 2 to 3. Fuel cost for the best version is $2,650 in the latest data against $3,050 in 2021, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 31 | 28 | $2,650 | 285 | 30 |
| 2025 | 3 | 31 | 28 | $2,650 | 285 | 29 |
| 2024 | 3 | 30 | 28 | $2,750 | 292 | 30 |
| 2023 | 2 | 27 | 25 | $3,050 | 322 | 28 |
| 2022 | 2 | 27 | 25 | $3,050 | 322 | 28 |
| 2021 | 2 | 27 | 27 | $3,050 | 330 | 28.5 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 3 | Gasoline | 30 | $2,250 | 2026 |
| Nissan Altima | Gasoline | 30 | $2,250 | 2026 |
| Nissan Sentra | Gasoline | 33 | $2,050 | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid | Hybrid | 28 | $2,950 | 2026 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia | Gasoline | 27 | $3,050 | 2026 |
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Rankings: Midsize cars, Hybrid, BMW, Hybrid midsize cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.