BMW i5 MPG EV
EPA fuel economy for 30 BMW i5 trims sold from 2024 to 2027. Best ever: 116 MPGe (2027 i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels)). Latest model year 2027: 92 to 116 MPGe combined across 6 trims.
BMW i5 fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $0.15 per kWh and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 BMW i5 to fuel is the i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels), Electric, 328 mi range (116 MPGe) at $650 a year. The i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels), Electric, 262 mi range (92 MPGe) costs $820, so the thriftier trim saves $170 a year and $850 over five years.
| 2027 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 328 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 116 | $650 | cheapest |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 299 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 106 | $720 | +$70 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 283 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 100 | $760 | +$110 |
| i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 280 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 100 | $760 | +$110 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 273 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 96 | $790 | +$140 |
| i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 262 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 92 | $820 | +$170 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
BMW i5 MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 116 | 120 | 113 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels), Electric, 328 mi range, Auto (A1) | 6 |
| 2026 | 110 | 114 | 106 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels), Electric, 310 mi range, Auto (A1) | 9 |
| 2025 | 105 | 104 | 105 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels), Electric, 295 mi range, Auto (A1) | 9 |
| 2024 | 105 | 104 | 105 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels), Electric, 295 mi range, Auto (A1) | 6 |
Every BMW i5 trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 328 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 120 | 113 | 116 | $650 | |
| 2027 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 299 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 109 | 102 | 106 | $720 | |
| 2027 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 280 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 103 | 95 | 100 | $760 | |
| 2027 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 283 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 101 | 98 | 100 | $760 | |
| 2027 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 273 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 98 | 94 | 96 | $790 | |
| 2027 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 262 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 95 | 90 | 92 | $820 | |
| 2026 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 310 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 114 | 106 | 110 | $690 | |
| 2026 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 300 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 110 | 102 | 106 | $710 | |
| 2026 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 277 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 100 | 98 | 99 | $770 | |
| 2026 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 278 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 102 | 93 | 98 | $780 | |
| 2026 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 278 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 99 | 97 | 98 | $770 | |
| 2026 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 272 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 97 | 94 | 96 | $790 | |
| 2026 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 266 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 96 | 92 | 94 | $810 | |
| 2026 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 259 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 92 | 89 | 91 | $830 | |
| 2026 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 259 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 92 | 88 | 91 | $840 | |
| 2025 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 295 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 104 | 105 | 105 | $720 | |
| 2025 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 278 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 99 | 98 | 99 | $770 | |
| 2025 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 271 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 97 | 94 | 96 | $790 | |
| 2025 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 266 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 92 | 95 | 93 | $810 | |
| 2025 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 262 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 92 | 94 | 93 | $820 | |
| 2025 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 253 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 89 | 91 | 90 | $840 | |
| 2025 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 250 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 88 | 88 | 88 | $860 | |
| 2025 | i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 248 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 86 | 87 | 87 | $870 | |
| 2025 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 239 mi range | Auto (A1) | AWD | Electricity | 83 | 85 | 84 | $900 | |
| 2024 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 295 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 104 | 105 | 105 | $720 | |
| 2024 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 278 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 99 | 98 | 99 | $770 | |
| 2024 | i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 270 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 97 | 94 | 96 | $790 | |
| 2024 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (19 inch Wheels) | Electric, 256 mi range | Auto (A1) | 4WD | Electricity | 90 | 93 | 91 | $830 | |
| 2024 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (20 inch Wheels) | Electric, 248 mi range | Auto (A1) | 4WD | Electricity | 89 | 90 | 89 | $850 | |
| 2024 | i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) | Electric, 240 mi range | Auto (A1) | 4WD | Electricity | 85 | 86 | 85 | $890 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) | 126 | 127 | 124 |
| 2027 Audi S e-tron GT (20 inch wheels) | 90 | 91 | 88 |
| 2027 Audi RS e-tron GT Performance | 84 | 85 | 82 |
| 2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | 35 | 32 | 41 |
| 2027 Volkswagen Jetta | 34 | 29 | 40 |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz C300 | 29 | 25 | 35 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a BMW i5?
The most efficient BMW i5 the EPA has rated is the 2027 i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) at 116 MPGe combined (120 city, 113 highway).
What MPG does the 2027 BMW i5 get?
2027 BMW i5 trims range from 92 to 116 MPGe combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which BMW i5 has the worst fuel economy?
The 2025 i5 M60 xDrive Sedan (21 inch Wheels) is the lowest rated at 84 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a BMW i5 for a year?
At $0.15 per kWh and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2027 BMW i5 to fuel is the i5 eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels), Electric, 328 mi range (116 MPGe) at $650 a year. The i5 xDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels), Electric, 262 mi range (92 MPGe) costs $820, so the thriftier trim saves $170 a year and $850 over five years.
More from BMW: every BMW model. Fuel types on this model: Electricity. EPA classes: Compact Cars.