1999 BMW 540i Touring MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1999 BMW 540i Touring.

The 1999 BMW 540i Touring runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons 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 1999 BMW 540i Touring is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1999 BMW 540i Touring Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1999 BMW 540i Touring gets up to 14 miles per gallon in the city, and 19 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1999 BMW 540i Touring is 16 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1999 BMW 540i Touring?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1999 BMW 540i Touring is $3,900 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 1999 BMW 540i Touring to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $8,000 more on fuel.

The 1999 BMW 540i Touring is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The combined average MPG for the 1999 BMW 540i Touring is 16 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $3,700 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1999 BMW 540i Touring Consume?

The 1999 BMW 540i Touring will consume roughly 19 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.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1999 BMW 540i Touring.

Related BMW Models from 1999

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