2008 BMW 5 Series

The 2008 BMW 5 Series is listed in 12 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 3.0 L 6-cyl, 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo and 4.8 L 8-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 21 MPG (best: 11.2 L/100 km).

Model year2008
Versions12
ClassMidsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
528i3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 27 / 2111.2423Midsize Cars
528i3.0 L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 28 / 2111.2423Midsize Cars
528xi3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 25 / 2011.8444Midsize Cars
528xi3.0 L 6-cylManual 6-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 25 / 2011.8444Midsize Cars
535i3.0 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 26 / 2011.8444Midsize Cars
535i3.0 L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 26 / 2011.8444Midsize Cars
535xi3.0 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 25 / 2011.8444Midsize Cars
535xi3.0 L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium16 / 25 / 1912.4468Midsize Cars
535xi Sport Wagon3.0 L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium16 / 24 / 1912.4468Midsize Station Wagons
535xi Sport Wagon3.0 L 6-cyl turboManual 6-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium16 / 23 / 1813.1494Midsize Station Wagons
550i4.8 L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 23 / 1813.1494Midsize Cars
550i4.8 L 8-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium15 / 22 / 1813.1494Midsize Cars

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

Check the NHTSA recall database for the 2008 BMW 5 Series.

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