Against 225 other V8 cars rated 1999–2001, the 750iL trails their 15.5 mpg average by 1.5 mpg, about $266 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1989, the 5.4L 12-cyl (1995–2001), does 14.6 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5L 12-cyl (1989–1994), 13: $324 a year apart.
Every BMW 750iL engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 12-cyl | 13 / 18 | 1995–2001 | $2,630 | |
| 5L 12-cyl | 11 / 16.8 | 1989–1994 | $2,954 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 22.3 mpg, the Honda Accord 22.8 mpg and the Toyota Prius 41 mpg, next to 14 mpg for the 2001 750iL. The 750iL costs the most of them to run: $1,806 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2001) | $0.229 |
| Fuel per year | $2,743 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,715 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1999–2001 | +$266 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,912 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2001 BMW 750iL gives up 6 mpg in town: 18 on the highway against 12 in the city, $1,067 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2001) | 12 mpg | $3,200 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 750iL changed over the years
The 750iL peaked in 1998 at 15 mpg (13 city, 18 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1994 at 13 — 2 mpg apart, or $394 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2001 car does 14.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2000 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1999 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1998 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1997 | 14 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1996 | 14 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1995 | 14 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 1994 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1993 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1992 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1991 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1990 | 11 / 17 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1989 | 11 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 13 EPA ratings of the BMW 750iL — 2 engines across 1989–2001. 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 $4,912. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2001 BMW 750iL get?
14 mpg combined, 12 city and 18 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1989 the 750iL has averaged 13.8 mpg.
Is the 2001 750iL more efficient than the 2000?
About the same: 14 against 14 mpg combined.
Which 750iL year has the best gas mileage?
The 1998, at 15 mpg combined (13 city, 18 highway).
Does the 750iL get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 14 mpg for the 2001 750iL against 22.3 for the 2002 Toyota Camry, about $1,021 a year more to run.
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