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BMW 535xi Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 2008–2008 · Updated Oct 30, 2026
Quick answer

The 2008 BMW 535xi window sticker reads 20 mpg combined (17 city, 25 highway) for the 3L 6-cyl.

The BMW 535xi window sticker — build, options & years

The BMW 535xi ran from 2008–2008.

Powertrain on the label
3L 6-cyl
EPA fuel economy
20 mpg combined (2008)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles
Generations
1 (2008–2008)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 535xi VIN decoder.

What the BMW 535xi sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2008 535xi:

FIG.01·BMW 535xi — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving17 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising25 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label20 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

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 535xi version ranks #29 of 40 on combined MPG (the class best is 46 mpg).

The 535xi sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the 535xi (20 mpg, 2008) sits behind the Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

FIG.02·BMW 535xi window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
BMW 535xi200820 mpg—
Chevrolet Monte Carlo200722 mpg—
Lincoln Zephyr200620 mpg—
Jaguar S-Type200820 mpg—
ROWS 4·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA
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Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: BMW 535xi VIN decoder.

535xi window sticker — every model year

Any 535xi from 2008–2008: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other BMW models: BMW window stickers.

Other BMW window stickers

FIG.06·Other BMW window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
BMW M31988–2026Compact Cars29 mpg
BMW X52000–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD27 mpg
BMW X32004–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD30 mpg
BMW M42015–2026Subcompact Cars30 mpg
BMW M51988–2026Midsize Cars20 mpg
BMW i82014–2020Subcompact Cars28 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a BMW 535xi

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 535xi, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 535xi all three must show the same number.
Everything on the BMW 535xi
Fuel economy20 mpg bestCargo space34 cu ftUsed prices102 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2008–2008

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the BMW 535xi window sticker show?

The 2008 label shows up to 20 mpg combined, #29 of 40 in its EPA class (Midsize Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,850 a year.

Does the BMW 535xi sticker show better MPG than the Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

No: the most efficient 2008 BMW 535xi reads 20 mpg combined, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 22.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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