2012 BMW 5 Series
The 2012 BMW 5 Series is listed in 13 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo hybrid and 4.4 L 8-cyl turbo powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 27 MPG (best: 8.7 L/100 km).
Model year2012
Versions13
ClassLarge Cars, Midsize Cars
DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23 / 34 / 27 | 8.7 | 329 | Midsize Cars |
| 528i xDrive | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 22 / 32 / 26 | 9.0 | 342 | Midsize Cars |
| 535i | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20 / 30 / 23 | 10.2 | 386 | Midsize Cars |
| 535i | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20 / 29 / 23 | 10.2 | 386 | Midsize Cars |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 19 / 28 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Large Cars |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 21 / 30 / 24 | 9.8 | 370 | Midsize Cars |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 27 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Large Cars |
| 550i | 4.4 L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 23 / 18 | 13.1 | 494 | Midsize Cars |
| 550i | 4.4 L 8-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 22 / 17 | 13.8 | 523 | Midsize Cars |
| 550i Gran Turismo | 4.4 L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 22 / 18 | 13.1 | 494 | Large Cars |
| 550i xDrive | 4.4 L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 20 / 17 | 13.8 | 523 | Midsize Cars |
| 550i xDrive Gran Turismo | 4.4 L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 15 / 19 / 17 | 13.8 | 523 | Large Cars |
| ActiveHybrid 5 | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23 / 30 / 26 | 9.0 | 342 | Midsize 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 2012 BMW 5 Series.