2006 BMW Models
There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:
Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.0L - 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 525XI gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 27 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- City
- 20 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
6Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
3.0 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
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 525XI gets up to 35.00 MPG on the highway, 21.99 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.41 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 35.00 MPG
- Combined
- 26.41 MPG
- City
- 21.99 MPG
Transmission
Type:
AutomaticSub Type:
S6Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
99 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic FeetTechnical Brief (Manual - 3.0L - 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 525XI gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 47% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- City
- 19 MPG
Engine
Cylinders:
6Valves Per Cylinder:
4Displacement:
3.0 LitersGuzzler:
NoTurbo:
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 525XI gets up to 35.66 MPG on the highway, 21.58 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.24 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 65% better than city fuel economy.
- Highway
- 35.66 MPG
- Combined
- 26.24 MPG
- City
- 21.58 MPG
Transmission
Type:
ManualSub Type:
M6Miscellaneous
Drive System:
Four Wheel DrivePassenger Volume (4 Door):
99 Cubic FeetLuggage Volume (4 Door):
14 Cubic FeetComparisions
2006 Midsize Cars
The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the midsize cars class in 2006 goes to the Toyota Prius with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 55 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 358% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Bentley Arnage.
- Toyota Prius
- 55 MPG (Automatic - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
- Hyundai Elantra
- 30 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
- Mercedes Benz E320 CDI
- 30 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
- BMW 525XI
- 23 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Acura TL
- 23 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
- Lexus GS 300 4WD
- 23 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- BMW 530XI
- 23 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
- Bentley Continental Flying Spur
- 13 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
- Ferrari Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
- 13 MPG (Manual - 5.7L - 12 Cylinder)
- Bentley Bentley Arnage
- 12 MPG (Automatic - 6.8L - 8 Cylinder)
