Gas Mileage

2003 BMW 525I

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2003 BMW 525I

2003 BMW Models

  1. 325CI
  2. 325CI Convertible
  3. 325I
  4. 325I Sport Wagon
  5. 325XI
  6. 325XI Sport Wagon
  7. 330CI
  8. 330CI Convertible
  9. 330I
  10. 330XI
  11. 525I
  12. 525I Sport Wagon
  13. 530I
  14. 540I
  15. 540I Sport Wagon
  16. 745I
  17. 745LI
  18. M3
  19. M3 Convertible
  20. M5
  21. X5
  22. X5 4.6IS
  23. Z4 Roadster
  24. Z8
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Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 6 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 525I gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 40% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas 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 525I gets up to 36.01 MPG on the highway, 22.57 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.13 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 60% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36.01 MPG
Combined
27.13 MPG
City
22.57 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
93 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
11 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 6 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 525I gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 45% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas 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 525I gets up to 37.54 MPG on the highway, 22.58 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 27.51 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 66% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.54 MPG
Combined
27.51 MPG
City
22.58 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
93 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
11 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2003 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2003 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 48 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 269% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Bentley Continental R.

Toyota Prius
48 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Honda Civic Hybrid
48 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Golf
45 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Chrysler Sebring Convertible
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo S60 FWD
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)
Subaru Legacy / Outback AWD
24 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
BMW 525I
24 MPG (Manual - 2.5L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW M5
16 MPG (Manual - 4.9L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL600
15 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Bentley Continental R
13 MPG (Automatic - 6.8L - 8 Cylinder)
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