BMW 535i: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the BMW 535i across 14 model years, from the 1989 BMW 535i through the 2016 BMW 535i. The most recent 2016 BMW 535i returns 23 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2015 BMW 535i at 24 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full BMW 535i page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the BMW 535i. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 BMW 535i | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2015 | 2015 BMW 535i | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2014 | 2014 BMW 535i | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2013 | 2013 BMW 535i | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2012 | 2012 BMW 535i | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2011 | 2011 BMW 535i | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2010 | 2010 BMW 535i | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2009 | 2009 BMW 535i | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,450 |
| 2008 | 2008 BMW 535i | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,450 |
| 1993 | 1993 BMW 535i | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1992 | 1992 BMW 535i | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,500 |
| 1991 | 1991 BMW 535i | 16 MPG | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1990 | 1990 BMW 535i | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,750 |
| 1989 | 1989 BMW 535i | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,750 |
How the BMW 535i compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the BMW 535i against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2016 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.