BMW 530i xDrive MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 530i xDrive has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2017 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 27 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #54 of 110 (51th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #64 of 125 (49th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #70 of 127 (45th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #64 of 124 (49th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #61 of 116 (48th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW 530i xDrive placed highest in 2017 at #54 of 110, and lowest in 2019 at #70 of 127. It spent 1 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 330 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 332 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 331 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 333 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 335 | 6/10 |
What 530i xDrive fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 BMW 530i xDrive burns 426 to 426 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 | $1,278 | $1,278 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,491 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $1,704 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $2,850 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 27 mpg the BMW 530i xDrive is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $119 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.