BMW 540i Gas Mileage (2002 - 2023)

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BMW 540i Gas Mileage Overview

The BMW 540i gas mileage is from 18 miles per gallon (13.5 liters per 100 km) to 28.5 miles per gallon (8.3 liters per 100 km) combined (city and highway) depending on the trim and model year.

For example, the 2019 BMW 540i xDrive trim model has a combined gas mileage of 25 miles per gallon (9.5 liters per 100 km), while the 2023 BMW 540i 5 Series has a combined gas mileage of 28.5 miles per gallon (8.3 liters per 100 km).

In the city, the BMW 540i gas mileage is from 15 miles per gallon (16.0 liters per 100 km) to 25 miles per gallon (9.4 liters per 100 km) depending on the trim and model year.

On the highway, the BMW 540i gas mileage is from 21 miles per gallon (11.0 liters per 100 km) to 32 miles per gallon (7.4 liters per 100 km) depending on the trim and model year.

Note: The gas mileage shown for hybrid vehicles is the miles per gallon equivalent.

BMW 540i Gas Mileage
YearTrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
20235 Series3.0L I625 mpg32 mpg28.5 mpg9.4 L/100 km7.4 L/100 km8.3 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
20235 Series xDrive3.0L I622 mpg29 mpg25.5 mpg10.7 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km9.2 L/100 kmAWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
20225 Series3.0L I625 mpg32 mpg28.5 mpg9.4 L/100 km7.4 L/100 km8.3 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
20225 Series xDrive3.0L I622 mpg29 mpg25.5 mpg10.7 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km9.2 L/100 kmAWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
20215 Series3.0L I625 mpg32 mpg28.5 mpg9.4 L/100 km7.4 L/100 km8.3 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
20203.0L I622 mpg30 mpg26 mpg11.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.5 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
2020xDrive3.0L I622 mpg29 mpg25.5 mpg11.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.5 L/100 kmAWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
20193.0L I621 mpg29 mpg25 mpg11.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.5 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
2019xDrive3.0L I621 mpg29 mpg25 mpg11.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.5 L/100 kmAWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
20183.0L I621 mpg30 mpg25.5 mpg11.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.5 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
20173.0L I620 mpg30 mpg25 mpg12.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km10.0 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
20034.4L V817 mpg21 mpg19 mpg14.0 L/100 km11.0 L/100 km12.5 L/100 kmRWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD290 HP / 324 ft/lbs
20034.4L V817 mpg21 mpg19 mpg14.0 L/100 km11.0 L/100 km12.5 L/100 kmRWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD,290 HP / 324 ft/lbs
20024.4L V818 mpg24 mpg21 mpg13.0 L/100 km10.0 L/100 km11.5 L/100 kmRWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD290 HP / 324 ft/lbs
20024.4L V815 mpg21 mpg18 mpg16.0 L/100 km11.0 L/100 km13.5 L/100 kmRWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD290 HP / 324 ft/lbs
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2023 BMW 540i Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

Depending on trim level, the 2023 BMW 540i gas mileage is from 25.5 miles per gallon (9.2 liters per 100 km) to 28.5 miles per gallon (8.3 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2023 BMW 540i gas mileage is from 22 miles per gallon (10.7 liters per 100 km) to 25 miles per gallon (9.4 liters per 100 km), depending on the trim.

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2023 BMW 540i gas mileage is from 29 miles per gallon (8.1 liters per 100 km) to 32 miles per gallon (7.4 liters per 100 km), depending on the trim.

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2023 BMW 540i Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
5 Series3.0L I625 mpg32 mpg28.5 mpg9.4 L/100 km7.4 L/100 km8.3 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
5 Series xDrive3.0L I622 mpg29 mpg25.5 mpg10.7 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km9.2 L/100 kmAWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs

2022 BMW 540i Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

Depending on trim level, the 2022 BMW 540i gas mileage is from 25.5 miles per gallon (9.2 liters per 100 km) to 28.5 miles per gallon (8.3 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2022 BMW 540i gas mileage is from 22 miles per gallon (10.7 liters per 100 km) to 25 miles per gallon (9.4 liters per 100 km), depending on the trim.

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2022 BMW 540i gas mileage is from 29 miles per gallon (8.1 liters per 100 km) to 32 miles per gallon (7.4 liters per 100 km), depending on the trim.

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2022 BMW 540i Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
5 Series3.0L I625 mpg32 mpg28.5 mpg9.4 L/100 km7.4 L/100 km8.3 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
5 Series xDrive3.0L I622 mpg29 mpg25.5 mpg10.7 L/100 km8.1 L/100 km9.2 L/100 kmAWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs

2021 BMW 540i Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2021 BMW 540i gas mileage is 28.5 miles per gallon (8.3 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2021 BMW 540i gas mileage is 25 miles per gallon (9.4 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2021 BMW 540i gas mileage is 32 miles per gallon (7.4 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2021 BMW 540i Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
5 Series3.0L I625 mpg32 mpg28.5 mpg9.4 L/100 km7.4 L/100 km8.3 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs

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BMW 540i Gas Mileage By Year

2020 BMW 540i Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

Depending on trim level, the 2020 BMW 540i gas mileage is from 25.5 miles per gallon (9.5 liters per 100 km) to 26 miles per gallon (9.5 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2020 BMW 540i gas mileage is 22 miles per gallon (11.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2020 BMW 540i gas mileage is from 29 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km) to 30 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km), depending on the trim.

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2020 BMW 540i Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
3.0L I622 mpg30 mpg26 mpg11.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.5 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
xDrive3.0L I622 mpg29 mpg25.5 mpg11.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.5 L/100 kmAWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs

2019 BMW 540i Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2019 BMW 540i gas mileage is 25 miles per gallon (9.5 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2019 BMW 540i gas mileage is 21 miles per gallon (11.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2019 BMW 540i gas mileage is 29 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2019 BMW 540i Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
3.0L I621 mpg29 mpg25 mpg11.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.5 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs
xDrive3.0L I621 mpg29 mpg25 mpg11.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.5 L/100 kmAWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs

2018 BMW 540i Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2018 BMW 540i gas mileage is 25.5 miles per gallon (9.5 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2018 BMW 540i gas mileage is 21 miles per gallon (11.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2018 BMW 540i gas mileage is 30 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2018 BMW 540i Gas Mileage
EngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
3.0L I621 mpg30 mpg25.5 mpg11.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km9.5 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs

2017 BMW 540i Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2017 BMW 540i gas mileage is 25 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2017 BMW 540i gas mileage is 20 miles per gallon (12.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2017 BMW 540i gas mileage is 30 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2017 BMW 540i Gas Mileage
EngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
3.0L I620 mpg30 mpg25 mpg12.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 km10.0 L/100 kmRWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD335 HP / 332 ft/lbs

2003 BMW 540i Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2003 BMW 540i gas mileage is 19 miles per gallon (12.5 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2003 BMW 540i gas mileage is 17 miles per gallon (14.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2003 BMW 540i gas mileage is 21 miles per gallon (11.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2003 BMW 540i Gas Mileage
EngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
4.4L V817 mpg21 mpg19 mpg14.0 L/100 km11.0 L/100 km12.5 L/100 kmRWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD290 HP / 324 ft/lbs
4.4L V817 mpg21 mpg19 mpg14.0 L/100 km11.0 L/100 km12.5 L/100 kmRWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD,290 HP / 324 ft/lbs

2002 BMW 540i Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

Depending on trim level, the 2002 BMW 540i gas mileage is from 18 miles per gallon (13.5 liters per 100 km) to 21 miles per gallon (11.5 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2002 BMW 540i gas mileage is from 15 miles per gallon (16.0 liters per 100 km) to 18 miles per gallon (13.0 liters per 100 km), depending on the trim.

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2002 BMW 540i gas mileage is from 21 miles per gallon (11.0 liters per 100 km) to 24 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km), depending on the trim.

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2002 BMW 540i Gas Mileage
EngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
4.4L V818 mpg24 mpg21 mpg13.0 L/100 km10.0 L/100 km11.5 L/100 kmRWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD290 HP / 324 ft/lbs
4.4L V815 mpg21 mpg18 mpg16.0 L/100 km11.0 L/100 km13.5 L/100 kmRWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD290 HP / 324 ft/lbs

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