BMW 535 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW 535 model year from 1989 to 2017 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 535 has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2016 (up to 30 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
BMW 535 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2016 | 21–30 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $14,495 | 22 listings |
| 2015 | 21–30 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $16,997 | 8 listings |
| 2014 | 21–30 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 21–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 21–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 21–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 18–22 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 18–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 18–20 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 16–17 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 16–17 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 16 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 16 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 15–16 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
2017 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 2017 535 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2016 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 2016 535 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 30 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $14,495 on VehiSales (22 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535d xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| 535d | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 38 | 30 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2015 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 2015 535 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 30 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $16,997 on VehiSales (8 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535d xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| 535d | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 38 | 30 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2014 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 2014 535 was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535d | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| 535d xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2013 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 2013 535 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2012 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 2012 535 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2011 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 2011 535 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 535i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2010 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 2010 535 was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| 535i Sport Wagon xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 535i Sport Wagon xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2009 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 2009 535 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 535i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| 535i Sport Wagon xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 535i Sport Wagon xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2008 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 2008 535 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 535i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| 535xi | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 MPG |
| 535xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| 535xi Sport Wagon | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1993 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 1993 535 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 16 MPG |
1992 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 1992 535 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 16 MPG |
1991 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 1991 535 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
1990 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 1990 535 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
1989 BMW 535: engines & MPG
The 1989 535 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| 535i | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a BMW 535 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 535 range from 16 to 30 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2016 model year.
What engines does the 2017 BMW 535 have?
The 2017 535 was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2017 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the BMW 535 require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and diesel and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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