Against 312 other V8 cars rated 2003–2005, the 745i beats their 15.5 mpg average by 3.5 mpg, about $456 a year.
Every BMW 745i engine, compared
The BMW 745i 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 / 24 | 2002–2005 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2005) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2003–2005 | −$456 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,050 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2005 BMW 745i gives up 8 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 16 in the city, $800 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2005) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 745i changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the 745i was rated in, all of them at 19 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2004 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2003 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2002 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the BMW 745i — 1 engine across 2002–2005. 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 $4,050. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2005 BMW 745i get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2002 the 745i has averaged 19 mpg.
Is the 2005 745i more efficient than the 2004?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
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