E60 M5 Gas Mileage
10-19-2009, 04:54 PM
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I'm considering trading up my 550 sport for an M5. I've been getting approximately 24mpg (satisfied) and don't want another gas hog (I have an F350 that gets 13.5 mp). What should I expect for an M5 (2007-2010)?
10-19-2009, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 550i-sport' post='1036188' date='Oct 19 2009, 08:54 PM
I'm considering trading up my 550 sport for an M5. I've been getting approximately 24mpg (satisfied) and don't want another gas hog (I have an F350 that gets 13.5 mp). What should I expect for an M5 (2007-2010)?
10-19-2009, 05:32 PM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
I average 14ish with mixed driving and 16ish with 80% highway... you're not going to get 24mpg haha
P.S. this is with careful driving... with moderate acceleration and moderate driving its not that much less... 12.5 to 13 ish
P.S. this is with careful driving... with moderate acceleration and moderate driving its not that much less... 12.5 to 13 ish
10-19-2009, 08:16 PM
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My Ride: 2007 M5 - Interlagos Blue / SMG / Black Perforated Merino / Fully Loaded!!
About 12mpg for me... definitely not your car if this is a big concern... it may lead to depression...
10-20-2009, 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 550i-sport' post='1036458' date='Oct 20 2009, 06:56 AM
Thanks for sharing. I have a follow-up question: What is the fuel tank capacity for the M5?
Also i have seen 11L/100kms.. i dunno what that converts to.. but heres a link to a similar discussion on m5board.com
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e6...onsumption.html
10-20-2009, 05:04 AM
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real world will get you around 10mpg US, seriously. I have no idea how anyone gets more unless they are driving mostly on the highway. If you have any local driving, dont expect more....range is around 110-120 miles until the nanny warns you to get gas quick. serious. 
but dont worry, you'll never even look at the fuel gauge once you hear the S85 
but dont worry, you'll never even look at the fuel gauge once you hear the S85
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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