2021 BMW 540i 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 2021 BMW 540i xDrive.

The 2021 BMW 540i xDrive runs on premium gasoline 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 2021 BMW 540i xDrive is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2021 BMW 540i xDrive Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2021 BMW 540i xDrive gets up to 23 miles per gallon in the city, and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2021 BMW 540i xDrive is 26 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2021 BMW 540i xDrive?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2021 BMW 540i xDrive is $2,850 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 2021 BMW 540i xDrive to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,750 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2021 BMW 540i xDrive Consume?

The 2021 BMW 540i xDrive will consume roughly 11 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 2021 BMW 540i xDrive Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2021 BMW 540i xDrive will emit 337 grams of CO2, which is about 5,055,000 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 2021 BMW 540i xDrive.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2021 BMW 540i xDrive.

City MPG23
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,055,000
Trees Needed to Offset241
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Related BMW Models from 2021

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  • "2021 BMW 540i xDrive MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/bmw/540i-xdrive/2021.

  • "2021 BMW 540i xDrive MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/bmw/540i-xdrive/2021. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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