BMW 530 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW 530 model year from 1994 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 530 has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.0L 8-cyl, 3.1L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2027 (up to 31 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
BMW 530 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 30–31 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2026 | 30–31 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $68,600 | 302 listings |
| 2025 | 30–31 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $51,800 | 63 listings |
| 2024 | 30 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $41,991 | 41 listings |
| 2023 | 25–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $35,975 | 83 listings |
| 2022 | 25–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $31,749 | 44 listings |
| 2021 | 25–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $26,998 | 35 listings |
| 2020 | 25–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $22,700 | 26 listings |
| 2019 | 27–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $19,900 | 33 listings |
| 2018 | 27–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $16,996 | 50 listings |
| 2017 | 27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $15,794 | 30 listings |
| 2007 | 20–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 20–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 20–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 19–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 19–21 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 17–18 MPG | 3.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 17–18 MPG | 3.0L 8-cyl, 3.1L 8-cyl | — | — |
2027 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2027 530 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 29 | 35 | 31 MPG |
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 34 | 30 MPG |
2026 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2026 530 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 31 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $68,600 on VehiSales (302 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 28 | 35 | 31 MPG |
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
2025 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2025 530 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 31 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $51,800 on VehiSales (63 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 28 | 35 | 31 MPG |
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
2024 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2024 530 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 30 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $41,991 on VehiSales (41 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
2023 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2023 530 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $35,975 on VehiSales (83 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| 530e Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG · 37 MPGe on electricity · 340 mi range |
| 530e xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG · 33 MPGe on electricity · 320 mi range |
2022 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2022 530 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $31,749 on VehiSales (44 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| 530i xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| 530e Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG · 37 MPGe on electricity · 340 mi range |
| 530e xDrive Sedan | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG · 33 MPGe on electricity · 320 mi range |
2021 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2021 530 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $26,998 on VehiSales (35 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| 530i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| 530e | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG · 37 MPGe on electricity · 340 mi range |
| 530e xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 25 MPG · 33 MPGe on electricity · 320 mi range |
2020 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2020 530 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $22,700 on VehiSales (26 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| 530i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| 530e | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG · 38 MPGe on electricity · 350 mi range |
| 530e xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG · 34 MPGe on electricity · 330 mi range |
2019 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2019 530 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $19,900 on VehiSales (33 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530e | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 30 | 29 MPG · 37 MPGe on electricity · 370 mi range |
| 530e xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 31 | 28 MPG · 36 MPGe on electricity · 360 mi range |
| 530i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| 530i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 34 | 27 MPG |
2018 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2018 530 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $16,996 on VehiSales (50 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530e | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 31 | 29 MPG · 37 MPGe on electricity · 370 mi range |
| 530e xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 27 | 31 | 28 MPG · 36 MPGe on electricity · 360 mi range |
| 530i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 34 | 27 MPG |
| 530i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
2017 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2017 530 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 27 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $15,794 on VehiSales (30 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i xDrive | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| 530i | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 34 | 27 MPG |
2007 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2007 530 was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| 530xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2006 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2006 530 was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG |
| 530xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 530xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2005 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2005 530 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2004 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2004 530 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
2003 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2003 530 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2002 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2002 530 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2001 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 2001 530 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1995 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 1995 530 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i | 3.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 530i Touring | 3.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
1994 BMW 530: engines & MPG
The 1994 530 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 8-cyl, 3.1L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530i Touring | 3.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| 530i | 3.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| 530i | 3.1L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| 530i Touring | 3.1L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| 530i | 3.1L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 17 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a BMW 530 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 530 range from 18 to 31 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2027 model year.
What engines does the 2027 BMW 530 have?
The 2027 530 was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the BMW 530 require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas 530 version specifies premium gasoline.
Is there a hybrid or electric 530?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/bmw/530.
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