2016 BMW 535d xDrive MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 BMW 535d xDrive.
The 2016 BMW 535d xDrive runs on diesel and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2016 BMW 535d xDrive is, we have the information you need.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 BMW 535d xDrive Get?
First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2016 BMW 535d xDrive gets up to 26 miles per gallon in the city, and 37 miles per gallon on the highway.
The combined average MPG for the 2016 BMW 535d xDrive is 30 miles per gallon.
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 BMW 535d xDrive?
The estimated fuel costs for the 2016 BMW 535d xDrive is $2,550 per year.
That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
If you were to compare a 2016 BMW 535d xDrive to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,250 more on fuel.
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 BMW 535d xDrive Consume?
The 2016 BMW 535d xDrive will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 BMW 535d xDrive Emit?
For every mile driven, the 2016 BMW 535d xDrive will emit 338 grams of CO2, which is about 5,070,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 173 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 BMW 535d xDrive.
Overview
The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2016 BMW 535d xDrive.
| City MPG | 26 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 37 |
| Combined MPG | 30 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $1,250 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,550 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Diesel |
| ATV Type | Diesel |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 12 |
| Grams of CO2 | 5,070,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | 241 |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 3 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | Yes |
Related BMW Models from 2016
If you're interested in other BMW models from 2016, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.
| Model | Combined MPG |
|---|---|
| 228i | 26 |
| 228i | 27 |
| 228i Convertible | 27 |
| 228i xDrive | 27 |
| 228i xDrive Convertible | 26 |
| 320i | 27 |
| 320i | 28 |
| 320i xDrive | 27 |
| 328d | 35 |
| 328d xDrive | 34 |
| 328d xDrive Sports Wagon | 34 |
| 328i | 26 |
| 328i | 27 |
| 328i xDrive | 26 |
| 328i xDrive Gran Turismo | 26 |
| 328i xDrive Sports Wagon | 26 |
| 330e | 31 |
| 335i xDrive Gran Turismo | 23 |
| 340i | 23 |
| 340i | 25 |
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