BMW 530e xDrive MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 530e xDrive has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2018 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #40 of 95 (59th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #33 of 86 (62th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #51 of 79 (36th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #51 of 79 (36th pct) | All-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 xDrive placed highest in 2019 at #33 of 86, and lowest in 2020 at #51 of 79. It spent 2 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 6.9 | $3,100 | 320 mi | 203 | 9/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 6.7 | $3,100 | 330 mi | 193 | 10/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 31 | 28 | 410.7 | 6.6 | $2,750 | 360 mi | 200 | 10/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 31 | 28 | 410.7 | 6.6 | $2,750 | 360 mi | 200 | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → 2020 | 28 → 25 mpg | -3 mpg | 460 gal |
What 530e xDrive fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 BMW 530e xDrive burns 460 to 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $250 more 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 25 mpg the BMW 530e xDrive is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $62 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- 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.