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2002 BMW 540I fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2002 BMW 540I. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 18 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 16 city / 22 highway.

At a glance

Combined
16 to 18 MPG depending on version
City and highway
16 and 22 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$4,550 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
540i
Automatic 5-spd
8-cyl 4.4L Rear-Wheel Drive 162218 MPG $4,550
540i
Manual 6-spd
8-cyl 4.4L Rear-Wheel Drive 142116 MPG $5,150
540i
Automatic (S5)
8-cyl 4.4L Rear-Wheel Drive 141916 MPG $5,150
540i Sport Wagon
Automatic (S5)
8-cyl 4.4L Rear-Wheel Drive 141916 MPG $5,150
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 $4,550 per year in fuel, versus $5,150 for the least efficient.

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