Against 279 other V8 cars rated 2013–2015, the 750Li beats their 17.1 mpg average by 1.9 mpg, about $225 a year.
Every BMW 750Li engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8L 8-cyl | 15 / 23 | 2006–2008 | $2,133 | |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 14.9 / 22.4 | 2009–2015 | $2,145 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chrysler 300 gets 20.8 mpg, the Hyundai Sonata 34.9 mpg and the Chevrolet Impala 24 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2015 750Li. The 750Li costs the most of them to run: $921 a year more than the Hyundai Sonata.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2015) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2013–2015 | −$225 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,325 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2015 BMW 750Li 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 (2015) | 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 750Li changed over the years
The 750Li peaked in 2015 at 19 mpg (16 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2012 at 17 — 2 mpg apart, or $238 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2014 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2013 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2012 | 14 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2011 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2010 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2009 | 14 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2008 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2007 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2006 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the BMW 750Li — 2 engines across 2006–2015. 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 $4,325. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2015 BMW 750Li get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2006 the 750Li has averaged 17.9 mpg.
Is the 2015 750Li more efficient than the 2014?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which 750Li year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015, at 19 mpg combined (16 city, 24 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the 750Li get better gas mileage than the Chrysler 300?
No: 19 mpg for the 2015 750Li against 20.8 for the 2016 Chrysler 300, about $175 a year more to run.
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