BMW 530xi Sport Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 530xi Sport Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2006 to 2007. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2006) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2006). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as 530xi Sport Wagon, 525xi and 530xi. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #33 of 61 (47th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2007 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #35 of 68 (49th pct) | 4-Wheel or 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 530xi Sport Wagon placed highest in 2006 at #33 of 61, and lowest in 2007 at #35 of 68. It spent 0 of its 2 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 | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
What 530xi Sport Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2007 BMW 530xi Sport Wagon burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2007 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 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 20 mpg the BMW 530xi Sport Wagon is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $403 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.