1997 BMW 5 Series
4 configurations — EPA fuel economy ratings
| Trim / Variant | City MPG | Hwy MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel | Drive | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | 18 | 26 | 21 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd |
| 528i | 17 | 24 | 19 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd |
| 540i | 14 | 22 | 16 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd |
| 540i | 16 | 22 | 18 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd |