2018 BMW 530e vs 2018 BMW 540i xDrive
| EPA figure | 2018 BMW 530e | 2018 BMW 540i xDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Body · drive | Compact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid | Midsize · All-Wheel Drive · Gas |
| EPA range | 16 mi | — |
| Combined MPGe | 72 | — |
| Combined MPG | 29 | 23 |
| City / highway MPG | 27 / 31 | 20 / 29 |
| Fuel a year | $2,850 | $3,550 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 193 | 380 |
| Engine | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) | Automatic (S8) |
▲ marks the better official figure on that line: more range, MPG or MPGe; less fuel cost or CO₂. From fueleconomy.gov.