Against 247 other V8 cars rated 2020–2022, the 750i beats their 17.2 mpg average by 1.8 mpg, about $212 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1991, the 4.4L 8-cyl (2009–2022), does 19 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5L 12-cyl (1991), 12: $1,179 a year apart.
Every BMW 750i engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 16.5 / 24.1 | 2009–2022 | $2,021 | |
| 4.8L 8-cyl | 15 / 23 | 2006–2008 | $2,133 | |
| 5.4L 12-cyl | 12 / 18 | 2001–2001 | $2,743 | |
| 5L 12-cyl | 11 / 15 | 1991–1991 | $3,200 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Charger gets 21 mpg, the Chrysler 300 21 mpg and the Kia K5 31.7 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2022 750i. The 750i costs the most of them to run: $810 a year more than the Kia K5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2022) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2020–2022 | −$212 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,329 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2022 BMW 750i gives up 7 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 17 in the city, $659 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2022) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (41%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 750i changed over the years
The 750i peaked in 2019 at 21 mpg (18 city, 26 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1991 at 12 — 9 mpg apart, or $1,371 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2022 car does 19.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2021 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2020 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2019 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2018 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2017 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2016 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2015 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2014 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2013 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2012 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2011 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2010 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2009 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2008 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2007 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2006 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2001 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1991 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 19 EPA ratings of the BMW 750i — 4 engines across 1991–2022. 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 $4,329. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2022 BMW 750i get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1991 the 750i has averaged 18.2 mpg.
Is the 2022 750i more efficient than the 2021?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which 750i year has the best gas mileage?
The 2019, at 21 mpg combined (18 city, 26 highway).
Does the 750i get better gas mileage than the Dodge Charger?
No: 19 mpg for the 2022 750i against 21 for the 2023 Dodge Charger, about $192 a year more to run.
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