1989 BMW 750il MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1989 BMW 750il.
The 1989 BMW 750il has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L and Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L.
The 1989 BMW 750il Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
The 1989 BMW 750il Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Midsize Cars car class.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1989 BMW 750il Get?
Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1989 BMW 750il is 13 miles per gallon.
The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:
| Model Option | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L | 13 | 11 | 16 |
| Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L | 13 | 11 | 17 |
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1989 BMW 750il?
The average fuel costs for all models of the 1989 BMW 750il is $4,800.
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 1989 BMW 750il to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $12,500 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 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L | $4,800 | spend $12,500 more |
| Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L | $4,800 | spend $12,500 more |
The 1989 BMW 750il 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 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L | $6,400 |
| Model Option | Gas Guzzler Tax |
|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L | $6,400 |
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1989 BMW 750il Consume?
Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1989 BMW 750il will consume in one year is 23 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 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L | 23 |
| Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L | 23 |
💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1989 BMW 750il Emit?
The 1989 BMW 750il will emit an average of about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1989 BMW 750il.
Overview
The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1989 BMW 750il model options.
Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 BMW 750il Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L:
| City MPG | 11 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 16 |
| Combined MPG | 13 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $12,500 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | $6,400 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,800 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 23 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Displacement | 5 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L
The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1989 BMW 750il Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L:
| City MPG | 11 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 17 |
| Combined MPG | 13 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Spend $12,500 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | $6,400 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,800 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 23 |
| Grams of CO2 | -15,000 |
| Trees Needed to Offset | -1 |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Displacement | 5 |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Midsize Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
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