BMW 750i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 750i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 15 model years, from 1991 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (1991). The EPA record holds 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #18 of 19 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #19 of 49 (63th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #19 of 42 (56th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #19 of 44 (58th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #30 of 45 (34th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #31 of 47 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #36 of 54 (34th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #36 of 56 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #34 of 59 (43th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #35 of 64 (46th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #46 of 75 (39th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #47 of 72 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #53 of 74 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #59 of 77 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #45 of 80 (44th 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 750i placed highest in 1991 at #18 of 19, and lowest in 2018 at #59 of 77. It spent 3 of its 15 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 432 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 449 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 441 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 438 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 439 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 456 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 459 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2010 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.4L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2009 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.4L 8-cyl, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2008 | 4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.8L 8-cyl | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2007 | 4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.8L 8-cyl | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.8L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 4.8L 8-cyl | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $6,450 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 4 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 → 2006 | 12 → 18 mpg | +6 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2008 → 2009 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2012 → 2013 | 17 → 19 mpg | +2 mpg | 605 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
What 750i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 BMW 750i burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $3,700 to $3,700 a year in fuel, or $7,250 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 21 mpg the BMW 750i is exactly at the median.
- 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.