2003 BMW 540i

4.4L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic with select shift · RWD

GasolinePremiumCompact Cars

Official EPA record #18482 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$299.34

Per year

$3,592

Per mile

29.9¢/mi

5-year total

$17,960

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

724.2 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.96/galAt $5.96/gal: $359.69/mo

A mile road trip costs about $89.70 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $4,550/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Jul 24, 2026 — override anytime.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($4.96/gal premium), this 2003 BMW 540i costs about $299.34 per month in fuel — $3,592 per year, 29.9¢/mi, $17,960 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #18482. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

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Official EPA efficiency

Measure	Value
City MPG	15
Highway MPG	19
Combined MPG	17

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$4,550/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	523 g/mi
EPA smog rating	not published

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #18482 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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