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Models, fuel economy and running costs

This database covers 15 popular BMW models across 67 model years, with fuel economy and running costs from the U.S. EPA. Across the lineup, combined economy runs from 15 to 124 MPGe.

Models

ModelYearsCombinedAnnual fuel
2 Series2016–202022-28 MPGe$2,850-$3,650
3 Series2016–202023-36 MPGe$2,550-$3,450
4 Series2016–202021-27 MPGe$2,950-$3,800
5 Series2016–202018-30 MPGe$2,750-$4,450
7 Series2016–202016-27 MPGe$2,950-$5,000
X12016–202025-27 MPGe$2,950-$3,200
X22018–202025-27 MPGe$2,950-$3,200
X32016–202016-30 MPGe$2,950-$5,000
X42016–202016-25 MPGe$3,200-$5,000
X52016–202015-25 MPGe$3,300-$5,300
X62016–202015-23 MPGe$3,450-$5,300
X72019–202017-22 MPGe$3,650-$4,700
Z42016–202019-28 MPGe$2,850-$4,200
i32016–202031-124 MPGe$600-$2,550
i82016–202027-28 MPGe$2,850-$2,950

Most and least efficient

Among the BMW models here, the X6 is the most economical on average at about 19 MPGe, while the i3 is the thirstiest at about 77 MPGe. The gap between them shows how much the model and body style — not the brand alone — decide your fuel bill.

Fuel types in the lineup

BMW models in this dataset run on diesel and electric and gasoline and hybrid and plug-in hybrid. Choosing a hybrid or electric version cuts the fuel line of the budget the most, especially in city driving, while a conventional gasoline model usually costs less to buy in the first place. Use the comparison tool to set the trade-off against a rival in the same class.

Coverage and method

This BMW section covers 15 models over 67 model-years, drawn from the U.S. EPA's fuel economy files and NHTSA crash-test data. Every figure is an official estimate, so use it to compare vehicles and spot the outliers rather than as a promise of what you will get at the pump. Where a model changed engines, transmissions or body styles between years, the year-by-year pages show the difference.

Pick a model for its year-by-year fuel economy and specs, or open the comparison tool to line any two up side by side. ← All makes