Against 90 other Hybrid cars rated 2013–2015, the ActiveHybrid 7 trails their 34.1 mpg average by 9.1 mpg, about $410 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2011, the 3L 6-cyl Hybrid (2013–2015), does 25 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.4L 8-cyl Hybrid (2011–2012), 20: $384 a year apart.
Every BMW ActiveHybrid 7 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl Hybrid | 22 / 30 | 2013–2015 | $1,536 | |
| 4.4L 8-cyl Hybrid | 17 / 24 | 2011–2012 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Dodge Charger gets 20.8 mpg, the Chrysler 300 20.8 mpg and the Hyundai Sonata 34.9 mpg, next to 25 mpg for the 2015 ActiveHybrid 7.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2015) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2013–2015 | +$410 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,400 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 gives up 8 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 22 in the city, $465 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2015) | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the ActiveHybrid 7 changed over the years
The ActiveHybrid 7 peaked in 2015 at 25 mpg (22 city, 30 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2012 at 20 — 5 mpg apart, or $384 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The biggest single-year change came in 2013: 20 to 25 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2014 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2013 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2012 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 — 2 engines across 2011–2015. 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 $3,400. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 get?
25 mpg combined, 22 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2011 the ActiveHybrid 7 has averaged 23 mpg.
Is the 2015 ActiveHybrid 7 more efficient than the 2014?
About the same: 25 against 25 mpg combined.
Which ActiveHybrid 7 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015, at 25 mpg combined (22 city, 30 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the ActiveHybrid 7 get better gas mileage than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: 25 mpg for the 2015 ActiveHybrid 7 against 20.8 for the 2016 Dodge Charger, about $310 a year less to run.
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