BMW 750il MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 750il has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 1989 to 2001. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (1995) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (1991). The EPA record holds 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #48 of 52 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1990 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #47 of 51 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1991 | 2 | 13 mpg | 12 mpg | #53 of 57 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Midsize Cars, Large Cars |
| 1992 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #44 of 50 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1993 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #44 of 48 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1994 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #33 of 36 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 1995 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #35 of 39 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #27 of 30 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #22 of 26 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 1998 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #19 of 24 (22th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1999 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #23 of 26 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 2001 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #26 of 27 (4th 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 750il placed highest in 1998 at #19 of 24, and lowest in 1991 at #53 of 57. It spent 0 of its 12 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5.4L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | GUZZLER | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1999 | 5.4L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.4L 12-cyl | 12 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1998 | 5.4L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 5.4L 12-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1997 | 5.4L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1996 | 5.4L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1995 | 5.4L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 14 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1994 | 5.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1993 | 5.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1992 | 5.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | 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 |
| 1991 | 5.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 → 1995 | 13 → 15 mpg | +2 mpg | 767 gal |
| 1998 → 1999 | 15 → 14 mpg | -1 mpg | 821 gal |
What 750il fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2001 BMW 750il burns 821 to 821 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 | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2001 model year is $5,550 to $5,550 a year in fuel, or $16,500 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 14 mpg the BMW 750il is 11 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,265 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.