BMW 540 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW 540 model year from 1994 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 540 has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2018 (up to 30 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
BMW 540 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 28 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2026 | 28 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $79,815 | 34 listings |
| 2025 | 28 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $55,648 | 12 listings |
| 2024 | 28 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $54,291 | 6 listings |
| 2023 | 25–27 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $46,589 | 51 listings |
| 2022 | 25–27 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $37,998 | 18 listings |
| 2021 | 26–27 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $32,000 | 32 listings |
| 2020 | 25 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2019 | 24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $24,877 | 40 listings |
| 2018 | 23–30 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $24,949 | 12 listings |
| 2017 | 23–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl | $19,900 | 14 listings |
| 2003 | 16–18 MPG | 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 16–18 MPG | 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 16–18 MPG | 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 16–18 MPG | 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 16–18 MPG | 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 16–18 MPG | 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 16–18 MPG | 4.4L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 16–18 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 17 MPG | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
2027 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2027 540 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
2026 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2026 540 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $79,815 on VehiSales (34 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
2025 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2025 540 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $55,648 on VehiSales (12 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2024 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2024 540 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $54,291 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2023 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2023 540 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $46,589 on VehiSales (51 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2022 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2022 540 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $37,998 on VehiSales (18 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| 540i xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2021 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2021 540 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 27 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $32,000 on VehiSales (32 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 25 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| 540i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2020 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2020 540 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| 540i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2019 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2019 540 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $24,877 on VehiSales (40 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| 540i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2018 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2018 540 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 30 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $24,949 on VehiSales (12 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540d xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Diesel | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| 540i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 540i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
2017 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2017 540 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 24 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $19,900 on VehiSales (14 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| 540i xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
2003 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2003 540 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i Sport Wagon | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
2002 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2002 540 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 540i Sport Wagon | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
2001 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2001 540 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 540i Sport Wagon | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
2000 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 2000 540 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i Sport Wagon | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
1999 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 1999 540 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| 540i Touring | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
1998 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 1998 540 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 16 MPG |
1997 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 1997 540 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| 540i | 4.4L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 22 | 16 MPG |
1995 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 1995 540 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| 540i | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 13 | 22 | 16 MPG |
1994 BMW 540: engines & MPG
The 1994 540 was EPA-rated in 1 version (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540i | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a BMW 540 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 540 range from 17 to 30 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2018 model year.
What engines does the 2027 BMW 540 have?
The 2027 540 was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the BMW 540 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.
Is there a hybrid or electric 540?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/bmw/540.
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