2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
This is an electric model — no gasoline.
Is the 2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) good on gas?
At up to 98 MPG combined, the 2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) is better than average for a Compact Cars — that class averages about 24.1 MPG across 6,481 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $800 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $67 a month.
2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| electric, A1 automatic, RWD | ELECTRIC | 98 | $800 |
2026 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (21 inch Wheels) specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | Electric |
| Transmission | A1 automatic |
| Drive type | RWD |
| EPA body class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel | Electric |
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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.