1999 BMW 740i 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 740i.

The 1999 BMW 740i has 2 model options: Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L and Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L.

The 1999 BMW 740i Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

The 1999 BMW 740i Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1999 BMW 740i Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1999 BMW 740i is 17 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L 18 15 22
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L 16 14 19

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1999 BMW 740i?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1999 BMW 740i is $3,700.

The average fuel costs have 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.

Comparing a 1999 BMW 740i to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,000 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L $3,900 spend $8,000 more

The 1999 BMW 740i 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 tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L $3,700

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1999 BMW 740i Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1999 BMW 740i will consume in one year is 18 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L 17
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L 19

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1999 BMW 740i model options.

Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1999 BMW 740i Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L:

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 22
Combined MPG 18
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 17
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1999 BMW 740i Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.4 L:

City MPG 14
Highway MPG 19
Combined MPG 16
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $8,000
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $3,900
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 19
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Vehicle Class Midsize Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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