- Newest year: 2003
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2003 BMW Alpina Roadster MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003 BMW Alpina Roadster at a glance
The 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 15 MPG combined. The most efficient is the V8 4.8L 8-cyl RWD at 15 MPG, which costs about $5,360 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The V8 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations rated for MY2003 (class median $4,460 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2003 V8 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$447
$5,360 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.93
Per 100 miles
$35.73
Five years
$26,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$900more a year
Class median $4,460 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 BMW Alpina Roadster MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 (Most efficient) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the V8 4.8L 8-cyl RWD: $6,390 in California and $4,650 in Texas, a $1,740 difference.
- California $6,390
- Washington $6,010
- New York $5,290
- Florida $4,890
- Texas $4,650
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2003 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2003
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster get?
EPA rates the 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster at 15 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the V8 4.8L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG combined (13 city / 19 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the V8 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster 100 miles?
About $35.73 per 100 miles for the V8 4.8L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The V8 4.8L 8-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster compare with other two-seater configurations?
The V8 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,360 a year to fuel, $900 more than the class median of $4,460, and less than 3 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 53 rated two-seater configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.