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2015-2020 BMW 4 Series MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 21–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2020 BMW 4 Series at a glance
The 2015-2020 BMW 4 Series covers 6 model years in the EPA database (90 configurations in all), rated 21–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $2,970 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 430i Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (27 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
2015-2020 BMW 4 Series by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 21–27 MPG | $2,970–$3,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 21–27 MPG | $2,930–$3,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 23–27 MPG | $2,930–$3,550 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 23–27 MPG | $2,940–$3,550 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 22–27 MPG | $2,990–$3,600 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 23–27 MPG | $2,980–$3,560 | First year |
What the 2020 430i Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,970 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.95
Per 100 miles
$19.80
Five years
$14,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$260less a year
Class median $3,230 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 BMW 4 Series MPG
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,930 to $2,970, $40 more.
Gas configurations (15)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i Convertible (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,970 |
| 430i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,970 |
| 430i Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,970 |
| 430i xDrive Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,130 |
| 430i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 33 | 25 | $3,170 |
| 440i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,220 |
| 440i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,220 |
| 440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,230 |
| 440i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,230 |
| 440i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $3,280 |
Show 5 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i xDrive Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 31 | 24 | $3,290 |
| 430i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 31 | 24 | $3,290 |
| 440i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,570 |
| 440i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,710 |
| 440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,750 |
15 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 BMW 4 Series MPG
21–27 MPG · $2,930–$3,750/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,930.
Gas configurations (15)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i Convertible (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,930 |
| 430i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,930 |
| 430i Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,930 |
| 430i xDrive Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | $3,000 |
| 430i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | $3,000 |
| 430i xDrive Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,130 |
Show 5 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 33 | 25 | $3,170 |
| 440i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,200 |
| 440i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,200 |
| 440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 31 | 24 | $3,320 |
| 440i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 31 | 24 | $3,320 |
| 440i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,370 |
| 440i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,480 |
| 440i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,680 |
| 440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,750 |
15 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 BMW 4 Series MPG
23–27 MPG · $2,930–$3,550/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,940 to $2,930, $10 less.
Gas configurations (15)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i Convertible (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,930 |
| 430i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,930 |
| 430i Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,930 |
| 430i xDrive Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | $3,020 |
| 430i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 33 | 27 | $3,020 |
| 430i xDrive Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,110 |
Show 5 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 33 | 25 | $3,170 |
| 440i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,190 |
| 440i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,190 |
| 440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,240 |
| 440i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,240 |
| 440i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,370 |
| 440i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,470 |
| 440i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,530 |
| 440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
15 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 BMW 4 Series MPG
23–27 MPG · $2,940–$3,550/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,990 to $2,940, $50 less.
Gas configurations (15)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i Convertible (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,940 |
| 430i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,940 |
| 430i Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,940 |
| 430i xDrive Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,040 |
| 430i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,040 |
| 430i xDrive Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,120 |
Show 5 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 33 | 25 | $3,170 |
| 440i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,210 |
| 440i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,210 |
| 440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,240 |
| 440i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,240 |
| 440i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,380 |
| 440i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,390 |
| 440i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 440i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
15 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 BMW 4 Series MPG
22–27 MPG · $2,990–$3,600/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,980 to $2,990, $10 more.
Gas configurations (15)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 35 | 27 | $2,990 |
| 428i Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $3,030 |
| 428i Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $3,030 |
| 428i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,070 |
| 428i xDrive Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,080 |
| 428i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,080 |
Show 5 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428i xDrive Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,210 |
| 435i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,370 |
| 435i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,370 |
| 435i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,430 |
| 435i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,450 |
| 435i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,450 |
| 435i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,470 |
| 435i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| 435i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,600 |
15 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 BMW 4 Series MPG
23–27 MPG · $2,980–$3,560/yr
Gas configurations (15)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,980 |
| 428i Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,050 |
| 428i Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 33 | 26 | $3,050 |
| 428i xDrive Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,100 |
| 428i Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | $3,110 |
| 428i xDrive Gran Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
Show 5 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 428i xDrive Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 32 | 25 | $3,220 |
| 435i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,260 |
| 435i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,260 |
| 435i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,410 |
| 435i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,410 |
| 435i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,410 |
| 435i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,420 |
| 435i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,500 |
| 435i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,560 |
15 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 430i Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,540 in California and $2,570 in Texas, a $970 difference.
- California $3,540
- Washington $3,330
- New York $2,930
- Florida $2,710
- Texas $2,570
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 small car models.
Generations
- 2014
- 2015-2020 (F32)
- 2021-2027* (G22)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2020 BMW 4 Series get?
EPA rates the 2015-2020 BMW 4 Series at 21–27 MPG combined across 90 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 430i Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 27 MPG (23 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2020 BMW 4 Series?
Every model year of the 2015-2020 BMW 4 Series tops out at 27 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2020 BMW 4 Series?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
How does the 2015-2020 BMW 4 Series compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2014 BMW 4 Series) is rated 23–27 MPG combined and costs $2,990–$3,540 a year to fuel; the 2015-2020 model is rated 21–27 MPG and costs $2,930–$3,750 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 BMW 4 Series per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 430i Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,970 a year. Across all 15 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$3,750 a year. That is a $780 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 BMW 4 Series 100 miles?
About $19.80 per 100 miles for the 430i Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.80 and $25.00 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 BMW 4 Series more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 430i Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 23 city and 34 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.
How does the 2020 BMW 4 Series compare with other small car configurations?
The 430i Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $260 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 314 rated small car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 BMW 4 Series different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,930 to $2,970, $40 more. EPA lists 15 configurations for 2020 against 15 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 BMW 4 Series for that year.