BMW M5 Sedan MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW M5 Sedan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2022 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 14 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #116 of 121 (4th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #111 of 117 (5th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #86 of 86 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #66 of 66 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #12 of 12 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW M5 Sedan placed highest in 2027 at #12 of 12, and lowest in 2022 at #116 of 121. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 8.7 | $5,550 | 280 mi | 264 | 6/10 |
| 2026 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 12 | 19 | 14 | 821.4 | 8.7 | $5,550 | 280 mi | 264 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 9.5 | $5,550 | 270 mi | 285 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 522 | 3/10 |
| 2022 | 4.4L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | n/a | 523 | 3/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 → 2025 | 17 → 14 mpg | -3 mpg | 821 gal |
What M5 Sedan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 BMW M5 Sedan burns 821 to 821 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $5,550 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $4,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 14 mpg the BMW M5 Sedan is 11 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,265 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other BMW nameplates
Every BMW model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.