Against 418 other V6 cars rated 2013–2015, the 740Li sits right on their 21.6 mpg average.
Every BMW 740Li engine, compared
The BMW 740Li 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 | 18.2 / 26.8 | 2011–2015 | $1,811 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Charger gets 20.8 mpg, the Chrysler 300 20.8 mpg and the Hyundai Sonata 34.9 mpg, next to 22 mpg for the 2015 740Li.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2015) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2013–2015 | −$33 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,640 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2015 BMW 740Li gives up 9 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 19 in the city, $650 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2015) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 740Li changed over the years
The 740Li peaked in 2015 at 22 mpg (19 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2012 at 20 — 2 mpg apart, or $175 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2014 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2013 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2012 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the BMW 740Li — 1 engine across 2011–2015. 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 $3,640. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2015 BMW 740Li get?
22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2011 the 740Li has averaged 21.2 mpg.
Is the 2015 740Li more efficient than the 2014?
About the same: 22 against 22 mpg combined.
Which 740Li year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015, at 22 mpg combined (19 city, 28 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the 740Li get better gas mileage than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: 22 mpg for the 2015 740Li against 20.8 for the 2016 Dodge Charger, about $101 a year less to run.
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