What is the fuel consumption of the imported 5 Series?
4 Answers
The fuel consumption of the BMW 5 Series ranges between 6.3L and 9.9L. Here is some information about fuel consumption: 1. Overview: Generally, it refers to the amount of gasoline consumed per 100 kilometers, which is a theoretical indicator for vehicles. 2. Methods to reduce fuel consumption: The longer the idling time when parked, the higher the fuel consumption, so try to minimize idling time; avoid sudden acceleration, hard pressing of the accelerator, and driving at low RPMs. 3. Factors affecting fuel consumption: Various driving conditions such as acceleration, deceleration, braking, and engine idling, as well as load capacity, ambient temperature, and whether the air conditioning is on, all have an impact.
As a long-time owner of a standard-wheelbase 5 Series, I'd like to share my real-world experience. I've been driving this 530i for over two years, mainly commuting on Shanghai's elevated roads and urban areas. Fuel consumption is quite high in traffic jams, with the dashboard showing 11-12 liters per 100km. Weekend highway drives are much more comfortable, usually staying around 7 liters. I always keep two cases of mineral water in the trunk, which might increase fuel consumption by about half a liter compared to an empty car. Once I swapped cars with a friend's 540i - his 3.0T engine could reach 14 liters when driven aggressively, but only about 1 liter more than mine when driven gently. My most fuel-efficient long-distance trip was returning from Hangzhou to Shanghai at night with light traffic, maintaining 110km/h cruise control, achieving a surprising 6.8 liters per 100km.
From the perspective of a BMW technician with 10 years of experience, the fuel consumption of imported 5 Series depends on the specific model. The new 525i equipped with B48 engine has an official combined figure of 7.6L, but realistically consumes at least 9L in city driving with AC on. The 530i's high-power 2.0T engine easily exceeds 11L during aggressive driving. For the six-cylinder 540i, highway cruising consumes over 8L, while stop-and-go traffic can reach 13L. The hybrid 535Le is most unique - it barely uses fuel for the first 60km when fully charged, but consumes around 9L after battery depletion. For better fuel efficiency, remember to regularly replace air filters, maintain tire pressure at 2.8, and avoid frequent use of sport mode.
Calculating the cost of car maintenance: Assuming you drive 20,000 kilometers annually, with the 530i averaging 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers and 95-octane gasoline priced at 8.5 yuan per liter, fuel costs alone would amount to 16,150 yuan. Switching to the 540i would cost approximately 3,400 yuan more. In comparison, the hybrid version is more economical, saving nearly half on fuel expenses. However, note that the imported version's wider 275 rear tires consume more fuel than the domestic version. Opting for low rolling resistance tires during replacement can save hundreds in fuel costs each year. Also, avoid using overly viscous engine oil; 0W-20 can save 0.3 liters per 100 kilometers compared to 5W-30.
