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2008 BMW 535XI fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2008 BMW 535XI. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 20 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 17 city / 25 highway.

At a glance

Combined
18 to 20 MPG depending on version
City and highway
17 and 25 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$4,100 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
535xi
Automatic (S6)		 6-cyl 3.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 172520 MPG $4,100
535xi
Manual 6-spd		 6-cyl 3.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 162519 MPG $4,350
535xi Sport Wagon
Automatic (S6)		 6-cyl 3.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 162419 MPG $4,350
535xi Sport Wagon
Manual 6-spd		 6-cyl 3.0L 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive 162318 MPG $4,550
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $4,100 per year in fuel, versus $4,550 for the least efficient.

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Fuel economy in other model years

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