The BMW 760Li does 15.3 mpg combined (13 city, 20.1 highway), which works out to about $2,510 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every BMW 760Li engine, compared
The BMW 760Li 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6L 12-cyl | 13 / 20.1 | 2003–2015 | $2,510 |
What that actually costs
The BMW 760Li burns a gallon every 15.3 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 784 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.209 |
| Fuel per year | $2,510 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,550 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$125 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,033 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The BMW 760Li gives up 7.1 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 20.1 out there against 13 in town, a 55% drop worth $1,044 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 13 mpg | $2,954 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20.1 mpg | $1,910 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7.1 mpg (55%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 760Li changed over the years
The 760Li peaked in 2006 at 16 mpg (13 city, 21 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2015 at 15 — 1 mpg apart, or $160 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2015 car does 15. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2014 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2012 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2011 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2010 | 13 / 19 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2008 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2007 | 13 / 20 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2006 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2005 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2004 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2003 | 13 / 21 | 1 | $2,400 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the BMW 760Li — 1 engine across 2003–2015. 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 $5,033. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the BMW 760Li get?
15.3 mpg combined on average — 13 in the city and 20.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2003–2015.
How much does a BMW 760Li cost in fuel per year?
About $2,510 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $12,550 over five years, or 0.209 dollars a mile.
Which 760Li engine is the most economical?
The 6L 12-cyl at 15.3 mpg.
Is the 760Li good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world 760Li figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the BMW 760Li is $5,033 against the $2,510 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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