Against 458 other V6 cars rated 2006–2008, the 535xi sits right on their 19.3 mpg average.
Every BMW 535xi engine, compared
The BMW 535xi 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 | 17 / 25 | 2008–2008 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 27.2 mpg, the Toyota Prius 46 mpg and the Hyundai Elantra 28 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2008 535xi. The 535xi costs the most of them to run: $1,085 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2008) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2006–2008 | −$70 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,850 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2008 BMW 535xi gives up 8 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 17 in the city, $723 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2008) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 535xi changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the 535xi was rated in, all of them at 20 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the BMW 535xi — 1 engine across 2008–2008. 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 $3,850. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2008 BMW 535xi get?
20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2008 the 535xi has averaged 20 mpg.
Does the 535xi get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 20 mpg for the 2008 535xi against 27.2 for the 2009 Toyota Camry, about $508 a year more to run.
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