BMW 535i Sport Wagon xDrive MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 535i Sport Wagon xDrive has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2009 to 2010. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #6 of 8 (29th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2010 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 5 (0th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW 535i Sport Wagon xDrive placed highest in 2010 at #5 of 5, and lowest in 2009 at #6 of 8. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
What 535i Sport Wagon xDrive fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2010 BMW 535i Sport Wagon xDrive burns 605 to 639 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 | $1,816 | $1,917 | $101 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,236 | $118 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,556 | $135 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2010 model year is $4,100 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 19 mpg the BMW 535i Sport Wagon xDrive is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Station Wagons 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.