Against 268 other Hybrid cars rated 2021–2023, the 530e trails their 28.5 mpg average by 2.5 mpg, about $130 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2018, the 2L 4-cyl Hybrid (2018–2022), does 27.4 mpg and the thirstiest, the 2L 4-cyl (2023), 26: $76 a year apart.
Every BMW 530e engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 25.4 / 30 | 2018–2022 | $1,401 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 29 | 2023–2023 | $1,477 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Corolla gets 42.8 mpg, the Lexus IS 22.7 mpg and the Acura TLX 23 mpg, next to 26 mpg for the 2023 530e.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2023) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2021–2023 | +$130 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,833 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2023 BMW 530e gives up 5 mpg in town: 29 on the highway against 24 in the city, $276 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2023) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (21%) | Typical for its type |
How the 530e changed over the years
The 530e peaked in 2019 at 29 mpg (27 city, 30 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2023 at 26 — 3 mpg apart, or $153 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2023 car does 26.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 / 29 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2022 | 24 / 29 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2021 | 24 / 29 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2020 | 25 / 31 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2019 | 27 / 30 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2018 | 27 / 31 | 1 | $1,324 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the BMW 530e — 2 engines across 2018–2023. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,833. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2023 BMW 530e get?
26 mpg combined, 24 city and 29 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2018 the 530e has averaged 27.2 mpg.
Is the 2023 530e more efficient than the 2022?
About the same: 26 against 26 mpg combined.
Which 530e year has the best gas mileage?
The 2019, at 29 mpg combined (27 city, 30 highway).
Does the 530e get better gas mileage than the Toyota Corolla?
No: 26 mpg for the 2023 530e against 42.8 for the 2024 Toyota Corolla, about $580 a year more to run.
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