BMW 750i xDrive
19 MPG The 2021 BMW 750i xDrive is EPA-rated at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 789 gallons, $2526 a year in fuel, or $0.168 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2010–2021 run it averages 18.4 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 12 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 | $0.132 | $1316 | $1974 | $2632 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.158 | $1579 | $2368 | $3158 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.168 | $1684 | $2526 | $3368 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.184 | $1842 | $2763 | $3684 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.211 | $2105 | $3158 | $4211 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.237 | $2368 | $3553 | $4737 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.263 | $2632 | $3947 | $5263 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19 MPG | 17 | 24 | $4050 | 456 | 1 |
| 2020 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3850 | 449 | 1 |
| 2019 | 20 MPG | 17 | 25 | $3850 | 448 | 1 |
| 2018 | 19 MPG | 16 | 25 | $4050 | 463 | 1 |
| 2017 | 19 MPG | 16 | 25 | $4050 | 459 | 1 |
| 2016 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $4050 | 460 | 1 |
| 2015 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $4050 | 477 | 1 |
| 2014 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $4050 | 469 | 1 |
| 2013 | 19 MPG | 16 | 24 | $4050 | 473 | 1 |
| 2012 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $4800 | 555 | 1 |
| 2011 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $4800 | 555 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $4800 | 555 | 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 750i xDrive ranks 69 on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Buick Lucerne (19.5), Jaguar XJ (19.5), Jaguar XJL (19.5), Pontiac Bonneville (19.5), Saab 9000 (19.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 456 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the BMW 750i xDrive get?
The 2021 BMW 750i xDrive is rated at 19 MPG combined by the EPA — 17 city and 24 highway. Across all 12 model years in the database it averages 18.4 MPG, ranging from 16 to 20 depending on year and trim.
How much does a BMW 750i xDrive cost in fuel per year?
At 19 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 789 gallons — roughly $2526 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.168 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2021 model is $4050.
Has the BMW 750i xDrive become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 16 MPG in 2010 to 19 in 2021 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 19% across 12 model years.
Is the BMW 750i xDrive efficient for its class?
It ranks 69 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG. That is 2.6 worse 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.