BMW 760li
15 MPG The 2008 BMW 760li is EPA-rated at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 20 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1000 gallons, $3200 a year in fuel, or $0.213 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2003–2008 run it averages 15.7 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 6 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 | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.213 | $2133 | $3200 | $4267 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.233 | $2333 | $3500 | $4667 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.267 | $2667 | $4000 | $5333 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.300 | $3000 | $4500 | $6000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.333 | $3333 | $5000 | $6667 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 15 MPG | 13 | 20 | $5150 | 592 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 MPG | 13 | 20 | $5150 | 592 | 1 |
| 2006 | 16 MPG | 13 | 21 | $4800 | 555 | 1 |
| 2005 | 16 MPG | 13 | 21 | $4800 | 555 | 1 |
| 2004 | 16 MPG | 13 | 21 | $4800 | 555 | 1 |
| 2003 | 16 MPG | 13 | 21 | $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 760li ranks 129 on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW M760i xDrive (16), Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 (16), Mercedes-Benz S420 (16), Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG (16), Mercedes-Benz S600 (16).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 592 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the BMW 760li get?
The 2008 BMW 760li is rated at 15 MPG combined by the EPA — 13 city and 20 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 15.7 MPG, ranging from 15 to 16 depending on year and trim.
How much does a BMW 760li cost in fuel per year?
At 15 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1000 gallons — roughly $3200 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.213 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2008 model is $5150.
Has the BMW 760li become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 16 MPG in 2003 to 15 in 2008. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the BMW 760li efficient for its class?
It ranks 129 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.6 MPG. That is 6.6 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.