BMW 760Li MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 760Li has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 2003 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (2003) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as 760Li and 760li. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #23 of 32 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #28 of 41 (32th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #29 of 42 (32th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #34 of 49 (31th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #32 of 42 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #33 of 44 (26th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #36 of 47 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #42 of 54 (23th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #44 of 56 (22th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #52 of 59 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #60 of 64 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #70 of 75 (7th 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 760Li placed highest in 2003 at #23 of 32, and lowest in 2015 at #70 of 75. It spent 0 of its 12 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 584 | 3/10 |
| 2014 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 584 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 584 | 3/10 |
| 2012 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl, turbocharged | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2007 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2006 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl | 13 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2005 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl | 13 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2004 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 6.0L 12-cyl | 13 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2003 | 6.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | GUZZLER | 13 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2007 | 16 → 15 mpg | -1 mpg | 767 gal |
What 760Li fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 BMW 760Li burns 767 to 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 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 15 mpg the BMW 760Li is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $767 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.