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2012-2013 BMW 1 Series MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 20–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2013. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2013 BMW 1 Series at a glance
The 2012-2013 BMW 1 Series covers 2 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 20–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2013, costs about $3,510 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013.
2012-2013 BMW 1 Series by model year
What the 2013 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$293
$3,510 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.85
Per 100 miles
$23.40
Five years
$17,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$320more a year
Class median $3,190 a year, MY2013
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 BMW 1 Series MPG
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,510.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,510 |
| 135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,660 |
| 128i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,690 |
| 128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,690 |
| 128i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,750 |
| 128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,850 |
| 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,920 |
| 135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,940 |
8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 BMW 1 Series MPG
20–23 MPG · $3,510–$3,940/yr
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,510 |
| 135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,670 |
| 128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 27 | 22 | $3,730 |
| 128i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 27 | 22 | $3,730 |
| 128i 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,750 |
| 128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 3.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,840 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S7) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,920 |
| 135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S7) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,940 |
8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD: $4,190 in California and $3,040 in Texas, a $1,150 difference.
- California $4,190
- Washington $3,940
- New York $3,470
- Florida $3,210
- Texas $3,040
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2013 small car models.
Generations
- 2008-2011 (E87)
- 2012-2013 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012-2013 BMW 1 Series get?
EPA rates the 2012-2013 BMW 1 Series at 20–23 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2013 BMW 1 Series?
Every model year of the 2012-2013 BMW 1 Series tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2013 BMW 1 Series?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013.
How does the 2012-2013 BMW 1 Series compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008-2011 BMW 1 Series) is rated 20–23 MPG combined and costs $3,510–$4,020 a year to fuel; the 2012-2013 model is rated 20–23 MPG and costs $3,510–$3,940 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 BMW 1 Series per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,510 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $3,510–$3,940 a year. That is a $430 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2013 BMW 1 Series 100 miles?
About $23.40 per 100 miles for the 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.40 and $26.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2013 BMW 1 Series more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD is rated 20 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2013 BMW 1 Series compare with other small car configurations?
The 135i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,510 a year to fuel, $320 more than the class median of $3,190, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 386 rated small car configurations for MY2013, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2013 BMW 1 Series different from the 2012 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,510. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2013 against 8 configurations for 2012. See the 2012 BMW 1 Series for that year.