2004 BMW 530i

3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic with select shift · RWD

GasolinePremiumMidsize Cars

Official EPA record #19723 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$246.32

Per year

$2,956

Per mile

24.6¢/mi

5-year total

$14,780

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

595.9 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.96/galAt $5.96/gal: $295.98/mo

A mile road trip costs about $73.80 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $3,850/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 2004 BMW 530i costs about $246.32 per month in fuel — $2,956 per year, 24.6¢/mi, $14,780 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #19723. 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	17
Highway MPG	26
Combined MPG	20

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$3,850/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	444 g/mi
EPA smog rating (Bin 9)	1/10

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #19723 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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