The 2008 BMW 528xi window sticker reads 20 mpg combined (17 city, 25 highway) for the 3L 6-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2013 BMW 528xi 5 stars overall.
The BMW 528xi window sticker — build, options & years
The BMW 528xi ran from 2008–2013.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 528xi VIN decoder.
What the BMW 528xi sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2008 528xi:
The label also prints an estimated $3,850 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Midsize Cars, 2008) the best 528xi version ranks #27 of 40 on combined MPG (the class best is 46 mpg).
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2013 528xi:
The weak spot is frontal crash: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
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528xi window sticker — every model year
Any 528xi from 2008–2013: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other BMW models: BMW window stickers.
Other BMW window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | |
| BMW X5 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| BMW X3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 30 mpg | |
| BMW M4 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | |
| BMW M5 | Midsize Cars | 20 mpg | |
| BMW i8 | Subcompact Cars | 28 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a BMW 528xi
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 528xi, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 528xi all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the BMW 528xi window sticker show?
The 2008 label shows up to 20 mpg combined, #27 of 40 in its EPA class (Midsize Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,850 a year.
What safety rating is on the BMW 528xi sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2013 model, by test: frontal crash 4, side crash 5, rollover 5.
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