2018 BMW 530eFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Compact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
2018 BMW 530e

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City
27
MPGe
Highway
31
MPGe
Combined
29
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
370 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
2 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
46.0
City 47.0 / Hwy 45.0 kWh
Electric Motor
83kW DCPM

EPA-estimated range of 370 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 46.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

39.9MPG average+37.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 29 MPG · Owner reported avg: 39.9 MPG

Driving mix: City 32% / Highway 68%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 39.9 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
27
Hwy
31
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
193 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
6.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
46 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
47 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
45 kWh / 100 mi

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