Petrol · 1996–2019

BMW 523I

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 523I. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 7.3 L/100km: 39 mpg UK, 32 mpg US.

Fuel use
7.3 L/100km
2019 official
UK mpg
39 mpg
US mpg
32 mpg
Seats
5

What a 523I costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$21.43 per 100 km$2,358
Australia$2.41/L petrol$17.58 per 100 km$1,952
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£20.46 per 100 miles£1,432
United States$4.35/gal petrol$13.49 per 100 miles$1,821

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2019Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2018Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2017Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2016Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2015Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2014Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2013Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2012Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2011Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2010Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2007Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2006Petrol12.0 L/100km23 mpg20 mpg—
2005Petrol13.4 L/100km21 mpg18 mpg—

BMW 523I questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 523I?

The 2019 BMW 523I uses 7.3 L/100km by its official figures: 39 mpg in UK gallons and 32 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 523I cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,358 in New Zealand, $1,952 in Australia, £1,432 in United Kingdom, $1,821 in United States.

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