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2018Large CarsPremium

2018 BMW 340i xDrive Gran Turismo

EPA ID: 39179

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City MPG

Combined MPG

23MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2018 BMW 340i xDrive Gran Turismo achieves an EPA-estimated 23 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 20 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 3L 6-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (s8), this large cars features All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2018 340i xDrive Gran Turismo produces approximately 382 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this 340i xDrive Gran Turismo performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,000, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $4,250 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassLarge Cars

Fuel TypePremium

Engine3L 6-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions382 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemEquipped

GHG Score5/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$3,000

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $4,250

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

23.2

Impact vs EPA

$-24

/ year

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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$877/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$28,000

53.2%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$11,413

21.7%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$12,800

24.3%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.8%

Total 5-Year Cost$52,613

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #18V465000·2018-09-06

critical

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

76.4 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 95 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 6.4 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.