2018 BMW 530eFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Compact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
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
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8) | Premium and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid | 27 | 31 | 29 | $2,800 |
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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