Against 429 other V6 cars rated 2014–2016, the 535d beats their 21.8 mpg average by 8.2 mpg, about $481 a year.
Every BMW 535d engine, compared
The BMW 535d was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 26 / 37.7 | 2014–2016 | $1,280 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 30.8 mpg, the Honda Accord 32.5 mpg and the Toyota Prius 52.5 mpg, next to 30 mpg for the 2016 535d. The 535d costs the most of them to run: $549 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.107 |
| Fuel per year | $1,280 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,400 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2014–2016 | −$481 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,600 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 BMW 535d gives up 12 mpg in town: 38 on the highway against 26 in the city, $466 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 38 mpg | $1,011 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +12 mpg (46%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 535d changed over the years
Combined figure across the 3 model years the 535d was rated in, all of them at 30 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26 / 38 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2015 | 26 / 38 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2014 | 26 / 37 | 1 | $1,280 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the BMW 535d — 1 engine across 2014–2016. 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 $2,600. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 BMW 535d get?
30 mpg combined, 26 city and 38 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2014 the 535d has averaged 30 mpg.
Is the 2016 535d more efficient than the 2015?
About the same: 30 against 30 mpg combined.
Does the 535d get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
About the same: 30 mpg for the 2016 535d against 30.8 for the 2017 Toyota Camry.
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