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Average fuel consumption BMW 5er 530i (231 Hp) Automatic 2003-2005

Average fuel consumption based on inCarDoc application data.

Total Measurement Range:
Distance 4669 km / 2901 mi
Trips сount 346
Technical details:
Engine volume 3 l
Fuel type -
Horsepower 231 hp
Transmission -

Consumption:

Source Urban Combined Сountryside
OBD CarDoctor Real Statistics 17,6 l/100km 11,9 l/100km 8,8 l/100km
Official Specs 14,2 l/100km 9,9 l/100km 7,5 l/100km
OBD CarDoctor Real Statistics 13,4 mpg(US) 19,8 mpg(US) 26,7 mpg(US)
Official Specs 16,6 mpg(US) 23,8 mpg(US) 31,4 mpg(US)
OBD CarDoctor Real Statistics 16,1 mpg(UK) 23,7 mpg(UK) 32,1 mpg(UK)
Official Specs 19,9 mpg(UK) 28,5 mpg(UK) 37,7 mpg(UK)

Comparison with other BMW 5er 530i (231 Hp) Automatic 2003-2005 models

Model Urban Combined Сountryside
5er 530 i (258 Hp) 17,2 l/100km 12,7 l/100km 10,2 l/100km
5er 545i (333 Hp) Automatic 21,9 l/100km 15,7 l/100km 12,7 l/100km
5er 528i (245 Hp) 17,8 l/100km 11,5 l/100km 8,7 l/100km
5er 530d (258 Hp) 11,8 l/100km 19,4 l/100km 11,6 l/100km
5er 535d (313 Hp) Steptronic 15,9 l/100km 13,5 l/100km N/A
5er 530d (265 Hp) Steptronic 19,2 l/100km 6,3 l/100km 5,1 l/100km
5er 530 i (258 Hp) 13,7 mpg(US) 18,5 mpg(US) 23,1 mpg(US)
5er 545i (333 Hp) Automatic 10,7 mpg(US) 15,0 mpg(US) 18,5 mpg(US)
5er 528i (245 Hp) 13,2 mpg(US) 20,5 mpg(US) 27,0 mpg(US)
5er 530d (258 Hp) 19,9 mpg(US) 12,1 mpg(US) 20,3 mpg(US)
5er 535d (313 Hp) Steptronic 14,8 mpg(US) 17,4 mpg(US) N/A
5er 530d (265 Hp) Steptronic 12,3 mpg(US) 37,3 mpg(US) 46,1 mpg(US)
5er 530 i (258 Hp) 16,4 mpg(UK) 22,2 mpg(UK) 27,7 mpg(UK)
5er 545i (333 Hp) Automatic 12,9 mpg(UK) 18,0 mpg(UK) 22,2 mpg(UK)
5er 528i (245 Hp) 15,9 mpg(UK) 24,6 mpg(UK) 32,5 mpg(UK)
5er 530d (258 Hp) 23,9 mpg(UK) 14,6 mpg(UK) 24,4 mpg(UK)
5er 535d (313 Hp) Steptronic 17,8 mpg(UK) 20,9 mpg(UK) N/A
5er 530d (265 Hp) Steptronic 14,7 mpg(UK) 44,8 mpg(UK) 55,4 mpg(UK)

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According to real-world user data from the inCarDoc application, BMWВ 5erВ with a 3 l - consumes on average:

  • In urban conditions: 17,6 l/100km 13,4 mpg(US) 16,1 mpg(UK);
  • In combined cycle: 11,9 l/100km 19,8 mpg(US) 23,7 mpg(UK);
  • On the highway: 8,8 l/100km 26,7 mpg(US) 32,1 mpg(UK).

Official data ( 9,9 l/100km 23,8 mpg(US) 28,5 mpg(UK) ) is obtained under laboratory conditions. In real-world driving, fuel consumption may be higher-for example, in city traffic it can reach 17,6 l/100km 13,4 mpg(US) 16,1 mpg(UK) due to traffic jams, aggressive driving, climate, and road conditions.

According to inCarDoc, the average fuel consumption of BMW 5er 530i (231 Hp) Automatic 2003-2005 on highways is 8,8 l/100km 26,7 mpg(US) 32,1 mpg(UK) ) is obtained under laboratory conditions. In real-world driving, fuel consumption may be higher-for example, in city traffic it can reach

With an average combined fuel consumption of 11,9 l/100km 19,8 mpg(US) 23,7 mpg(UK) , BMW 5er 530i (231 Hp) Automatic 2003-2005 will use approximately 119 liters of fuel over a distance of 1,000 km.

Fuel consumption is 11,9 l/100km 19,8 mpg(US) 23,7 mpg(UK) in combined mode.

Absolutely! If you want to view real fuel consumption statistics for other BMW 5er configurations, we have data on the following versions:

  • BMW 5er 530 i (258 Hp) 2005-2007
  • BMW 5er 545i (333 Hp) Automatic 2003-2005
  • BMW 5er 528i (245 Hp) 2013-2017
  • BMW 5er 530d (258 Hp) 2011-2013
  • BMW 5er 535d (313 Hp) Steptronic 2013-2016
  • BMW 5er 530d (265 Hp) Steptronic 2016-2017

To find real-world stats for other BMWВ 5er versions, use the filter at this link: here