The 2005 BMW 745i window sticker reads 19 mpg combined (16 city, 24 highway) for the 4.4L 8-cyl.
The BMW 745i window sticker — build, options & years
The BMW 745i ran from 2002–2005.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 745i VIN decoder.
What the BMW 745i sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2005 745i:
The label also prints an estimated $4,050 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Large Cars, 2005) the best 745i version ranks #10 of 26 on combined MPG (the class best is 23 mpg).
How the 745i's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2002 to 2005:
Combined went from 19 mpg in 2002 to 19 in 2005.
The 745i sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the 745i (19 mpg, 2005) sits behind the Buick LeSabre and Buick Park Avenue.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 745i | 2005 | — | |
| Cadillac Deville | 2005 | — | |
| Buick LeSabre | 2005 | — | |
| Buick Park Avenue | 2005 | — |
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745i window sticker — every model year
Any 745i from 2002–2005: 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 745i
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 745i, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 745i all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the BMW 745i window sticker show?
The 2005 label shows up to 19 mpg combined, #10 of 26 in its EPA class (Large Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $4,050 a year.
Does the BMW 745i sticker show better MPG than the Cadillac Deville?
They tie: the most efficient 2005 BMW 745i reads 19 mpg combined, the 2005 Cadillac Deville 19.
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