BMW 750Li MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 750Li has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2006 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as 750Li and 750li. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #18 of 49 (65th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #18 of 42 (59th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #18 of 44 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #29 of 45 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #30 of 47 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #35 of 54 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #35 of 56 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #32 of 59 (47th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #41 of 64 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #52 of 75 (31th 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 750Li placed highest in 2006 at #18 of 49, and lowest in 2015 at #52 of 75. It spent 3 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 463 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 465 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 480 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 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 | 14 | 21 | 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 | 14 | 21 | 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 | 14 | 21 | 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 → 2009 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 2012 → 2013 | 17 → 19 mpg | +2 mpg | 605 gal |
What 750Li fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 BMW 750Li burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 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 19 mpg the BMW 750Li is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $202 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.