Model year guide

2021 BMW M5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 BMW M5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

2021 BMW M5 at a glance

Combined17 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 BMW M5 MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,850
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume103 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 BMW M5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,250
Fuel only$24,250
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2021 BMW M5 vehicles on record

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2021 BMW M5 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2021 BMW M5 get?

The 2021 BMW M5 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined (15 city / 21 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.