BMW 535i

19892016 · 27 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
20
Best
24

The BMW 535i has been tested by the EPA across 27 different configurations spanning model years 1989 through 2016. Over this period, the 535i has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2016
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000203023MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900203024MPG
2014
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000203023MPG
2014
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2013
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900203024MPG
2013
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2012
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,000203023MPG
2012
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192822MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900203024MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172620MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2009
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
2009
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172620MPG
2008
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172620MPG
2008
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450172620MPG
1993
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1993
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750142216MPG
1992
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
1992
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750142216MPG
1991
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750152016MPG
1991
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750142116MPG
1990
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
1990
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750142116MPG
1989
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,000141815MPG
1989
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,750142016MPG
1989
3.4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750142116MPG

Historical Efficiency

2016
23
2015
24
2014
23
2013
24
2012
23
2011
24
2010
20
2009
20
2008
20
1993
17
1992
17
1991
16
1990
16
1989
16

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (535i) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the BMW 535i. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2016
2
2014
1
2013
1
2011
3
2010
1
2008
1
1991
1
1990
1
1989
1
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