2002 BMW Models
Technical Brief (Manual - 4.9L - 8 Cylinder)
Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)
The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the M5 gets up to 21 MPG on the highway, 13 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 16 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 62% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- City
- 13 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
8Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
4.9 LitersGuzzler:
YesTurbo:
NoSupercharged:
NoFuel Type:
PremiumGas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)
The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the M5 gets up to 26.50 MPG on the highway, 14.95 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18.60 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 77% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 26.50 MPG
- Combined
- 18.60 MPG
- City
- 14.95 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M6Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Rear Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
93 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
11 Cubic FeetComparisions
2002 Compact Cars
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2002 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 48 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 200% better than the worst in class vehicle, the BMW M5.
- Toyota Prius
- 48 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volkswagen Golf
- 45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volkswagen Jetta
- 45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
- Audi A4
- 25 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
- Volvo S40
- 25 MPG (Automatic - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
- Daewoo Nubira
- 25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Subaru Legacy AWD Including Outback
- 24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Jaguar Jaguar XJR
- 18 MPG (Automatic - 4.0L - 8 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz CL600
- 17 MPG (Automatic - 5.8L - 12 Cylinder)
- BMW M5
- 16 MPG (Manual - 4.9L - 8 Cylinder)
