BMW 530e Sedan MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 530e Sedan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2022 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #48 of 73 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #45 of 72 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW 530e Sedan placed highest in 2023 at #45 of 72, and lowest in 2022 at #48 of 73. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 6.1 | $3,000 | 340 mi | 178 | 8/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 29 | 26 | 442.3 | 6.1 | $3,000 | 340 mi | 178 | 9/10 |
What 530e Sedan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 BMW 530e Sedan burns 442 to 442 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2023 model year is $3,000 to $3,000 a year in fuel, or $750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 26 mpg the BMW 530e Sedan is exactly at the median.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other BMW nameplates
Every BMW model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.