BMW 535i Gran Turismo MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 535i Gran Turismo has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2010 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #4 of 47 (93th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #3 of 54 (96th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #8 of 56 (87th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #11 of 59 (83th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #19 of 64 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #28 of 75 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #34 of 72 (54th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #41 of 74 (45th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW 535i Gran Turismo placed highest in 2011 at #3 of 54, and lowest in 2017 at #41 of 74. It spent 7 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 375 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 19 | 28 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 22 → 24 mpg | +2 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2011 → 2012 | 24 → 22 mpg | -2 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2012 → 2013 | 22 → 24 mpg | +2 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 24 → 22 mpg | -2 mpg | 523 gal |
What 535i Gran Turismo fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 BMW 535i Gran Turismo burns 523 to 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 22 mpg the BMW 535i Gran Turismo is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $87 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large 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.