The 2026 BMW M5 window sticker reads 14 mpg combined (12 city, 19 highway) for the 4.4L 8-cyl hybrid.
The BMW M5 window sticker — build, options & years
The BMW M5 ran from 1988–2026.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW M5 VIN decoder.
What the BMW M5 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 M5:
The label also prints an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Midsize Cars, 2026) the best M5 version ranks #23 of 23 on combined MPG (the class best is 57 mpg).
How the M5's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1991 to 2026:
Combined went from 13 mpg in 1991 to 14 in 2026; the best year on file is 2013 at 17 mpg. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
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Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: BMW M5 VIN decoder.
M5 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 20 M5 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 36 times. The most requested model years are 2027, 2026 and 2025.
Any M5 from 1988–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other BMW models: BMW window stickers.
Other BMW window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | |
| BMW X5 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| BMW X3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 30 mpg | |
| BMW M4 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | |
| BMW i8 | Subcompact Cars | 28 mpg | |
| BMW X6 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a BMW M5
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every M5, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW M5 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the BMW M5 window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 14 mpg combined, #23 of 23 in its EPA class (Midsize Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $5,500 a year.
Which BMW M5 years do people look up most?
2027, with 3 of the 20 M5 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2026 and 2025.
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