BMW 540i Sedan MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 540i Sedan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2022 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 27 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #61 of 121 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #60 of 117 (49th pct) | Rear-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 540i Sedan placed highest in 2023 at #60 of 117, and lowest in 2022 at #61 of 121. It spent 1 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 322 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 322 | 6/10 |
What 540i Sedan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 BMW 540i Sedan 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 2023 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 540i Sedan 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.