Against 451 other V6 cars rated 2005–2007, the 525xi sits right on their 19.1 mpg average.
Every BMW 525xi engine, compared
The BMW 525xi was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 17.5 / 25 | 2006–2007 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Hyundai Elantra gets 27.3 mpg, the Nissan Altima 26.1 mpg and the Acura TL 21 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2007 525xi. The 525xi costs the most of them to run: $513 a year more than the Hyundai Elantra.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2007) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2005–2007 | −$90 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,850 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2007 BMW 525xi gives up 8 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 17 in the city, $723 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2007) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 525xi changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the 525xi was rated in, all of them at 20 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2006 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the BMW 525xi — 1 engine across 2006–2007. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,850. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2007 BMW 525xi get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2006 the 525xi has averaged 20 mpg.
Is the 2007 525xi more efficient than the 2006?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Does the 525xi get better gas mileage than the Hyundai Elantra?
No: 20 mpg for the 2007 525xi against 27.3 for the 2008 Hyundai Elantra, about $513 a year more to run.
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