Against 266 other V8 cars rated 2017–2019, the 650i beats their 17.4 mpg average by 3.6 mpg, about $378 a year.
Every BMW 650i engine, compared
The BMW 650i 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 16.9 / 24.5 | 2012–2019 | $1,959 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Civic gets 36 mpg, the Volkswagen Beetle 29 mpg and the Audi A3 29.3 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2019 650i. The 650i costs the most of them to run: $762 a year more than the Honda Civic.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2019) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2017–2019 | −$378 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,931 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2019 BMW 650i gives up 8 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 18 in the city, $656 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2019) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (44%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 650i changed over the years
The 650i peaked in 2019 at 21 mpg (18 city, 26 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2012 at 18 — 3 mpg apart, or $304 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2018 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2017 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2016 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2015 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2014 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2013 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2012 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the BMW 650i — 1 engine across 2012–2019. 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 $3,931. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2019 BMW 650i get?
21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2012 the 650i has averaged 19.6 mpg.
Is the 2019 650i more efficient than the 2018?
Yes: 21 against 20 mpg combined, about $91 a year less to run.
Which 650i year has the best gas mileage?
The 2019, at 21 mpg combined (18 city, 26 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the 650i get better gas mileage than the Honda Civic?
No: 21 mpg for the 2019 650i against 36 for the 2020 Honda Civic, about $762 a year more to run.
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