2016 BMW 4 Series
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 BMW 4 Series is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 15 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 22 to 27 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 to $3,650 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 22-27 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 27 / 22 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,950-$3,650 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 330-399 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-8 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 4 Series costs about $2,950 to $3,650 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,247. Over five years that is about $16,233 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this 4 Series configuration spends about $3,250 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The 4 Series sits roughly 4 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428i Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| 428i Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| 428i Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| 428i Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| 428i xDrive Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| 428i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| 428i xDrive Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
| 435i Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| 435i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| 435i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| 435i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| 435i Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| 435i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| 435i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $3,450 |
| 435i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $3,650 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 4 Series records tailpipe CO₂ of 330-399 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-8 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.