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BMW 4 Series MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

14 model years · 2014–2027

31 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
City
36 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2027 430i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD
$2,600

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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BMW 4 Series fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the BMW 4 Series for 14 model years, 2014 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 21–31 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 12 configurations rated 27–31 MPG combined and costing $2,600–$2,950 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2014 is the 2027 430i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, at 31 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.

BMW 4 Series MPG by year

20222426283032 201420212027 Gas Hybrid 20222426283032 201420212027 Gas Hybrid
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
BMW 4 Series: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG) $/yr
2021-2027* (G22) Generation page
2027 (partial) —27–31 $2,600–$2,950
2026 —27–31 $2,600–$2,950
2025 —27–31 $2,600–$2,950
2024 27–2825–27 $2,850–$3,200
2023 27–2825–27 $2,860–$3,180
2022 27–2825–28 $2,850–$3,280
2021 27–2926 $2,780–$3,080
2015-2020 (F32) Generation page
2020 21–27— $2,970–$3,750
2019 21–27— $2,930–$3,750
2018 23–27— $2,930–$3,550
2017 23–27— $2,940–$3,550
2016 22–27— $2,990–$3,600
2015 23–27— $2,980–$3,560
2014 Generation page
2014 23–27— $2,990–$3,540

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

BMW 4 Series generations

3 generations between 2014 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2027 powertrain options

Hybrid · 2.0L, 3.0L
Combined
27–31 MPG
Per year
$2,600–$2,950
See hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the BMW 4 Series's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the BMW 4 Series run 21–31 MPG across model years 2014 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 27–31 MPG.

Which BMW 4 Series model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2027 BMW 4 Series 430i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2014, at 31 MPG.

How much does a BMW 4 Series cost to fuel per year?

For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,600–$2,950 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,600.

Has the BMW 4 Series's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 27 MPG in 2014 to 31 MPG in 2027, 4 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric BMW 4 Series?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2021 to 2027 (25–31 MPG).

How many generations of the BMW 4 Series are there?

EPA data covers 3 generations of the BMW 4 Series: 2021-2027*, 2015-2020, 2014. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.