1997 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 1997 BMW 750il.

The 1997 BMW 750il runs on premium gasoline and is in the Large 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 1997 BMW 750il is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1997 BMW 750il Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1997 BMW 750il gets up to 14 miles per gallon in the city, and 18 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1997 BMW 750il is 15 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1997 BMW 750il?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1997 BMW 750il is $4,950 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 1997 BMW 750il to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $13,250 more on fuel.

The 1997 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 combined average MPG for the 1997 BMW 750il is 15 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $4,500 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1997 BMW 750il Consume?

The 1997 BMW 750il will consume roughly 20 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 1997 BMW 750il.

City MPG14
Highway MPG18
Combined MPG15
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $13,250
Gas Guzzler Tax$4,500
Fuel Cost$4,950
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum20
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders12
Displacement5.4
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassLarge Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related BMW Models from 1997

If you're interested in other BMW models from 1997, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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