2016 BMW i8

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2016 BMW i8 is sold in the U.S. with plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 1 configuration for this model year, with combined economy from 28 to 28 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850 to $2,850 at 15,000 miles.

Key numbers

What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2016 i8 costs about $2,850 to $2,850 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,850. Over five years that is about $14,250 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, the most efficient i8 configuration saves about $750 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.

For context, the average combined economy of subcompact cars in this dataset is about 27 MPG. The i8 sits roughly 1 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

Emissions, safety and size

The 2016 i8 records tailpipe CO₂ of 198-198 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 330 to 330 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as subcompact cars.

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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.