BMW 740Li
22 MPG The 2015 BMW 740Li is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 28 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 682 gallons, $2182 a year in fuel, or $0.145 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2011–2015 run it averages 21.2 MPG, improving by 2 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.114 | $1136 | $1705 | $2273 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.136 | $1364 | $2045 | $2727 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.145 | $1455 | $2182 | $2909 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.159 | $1591 | $2386 | $3182 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.182 | $1818 | $2727 | $3636 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.205 | $2045 | $3068 | $4091 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.227 | $2273 | $3409 | $4545 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22 MPG | 19 | 28 | $3500 | 396 | 1 |
| 2014 | 22 MPG | 19 | 28 | $3500 | 398 | 1 |
| 2013 | 22 MPG | 19 | 28 | $3500 | 402 | 1 |
| 2012 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2011 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 149 large cars models tracked here, the BMW 740Li ranks 26 on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 740i xDrive (23), Hyundai Azera (23), Kia Cadenza (23), Mercedes-Benz S500 4matic (23), BMW 740i (25).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 396 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the BMW 740Li get?
The 2015 BMW 740Li is rated at 22 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 28 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 21.2 MPG, ranging from 20 to 22 depending on year and trim.
How much does a BMW 740Li cost in fuel per year?
At 22 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 682 gallons — roughly $2182 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.145 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2015 model is $3500.
Has the BMW 740Li become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 20 MPG in 2011 to 22 in 2015 — an improvement of 2 MPG, or 10% across 5 model years.
Is the BMW 740Li efficient for its class?
It ranks 26 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG. That is 0.4 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.