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BMW 6 Series MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
15 model years · 2004–2019
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
BMW 6 Series fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the BMW 6 Series for 15 model years, 2004 to 2019. Across those years its combined rating runs 15–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2019, has 6 configurations rated 20–23 MPG combined and costing $3,440–$4,060 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2004 is the 2013 640i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, at 26 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 18 MPG in 1984.
BMW 6 Series MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2019 Generation page | ||
| 2019 | 20–23 | $3,440–$4,060 |
| 2018 | 19–23 | $3,440–$4,190 |
| 2017 | 18–24 | $3,350–$4,390 |
| 2016 | 18–24 | $3,370–$4,370 |
| 2015 | 19–25 | $3,260–$4,310 |
| 2014 | 19–25 | $3,190–$4,290 |
| 2013 | 19–26 | $3,090–$4,280 |
| 2012 | 17–26 | $3,090–$4,840 |
| 2006-2010 Generation page | ||
| 2010 | 16–18 | $4,460–$5,020 |
| 2009 | 16–18 | $4,460–$5,020 |
| 2008 | 16–18 | $4,460–$5,020 |
| 2007 | 15–18 | $4,460–$5,360 |
| 2006 | 15–18 | $4,460–$5,360 |
| 2004-2005 Generation page | ||
| 2005 | 16–19 | $4,230–$5,020 |
| 2004 | 16–19 | $4,230–$5,020 |
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 6 Series generations
3 generations between 2004 and 2019. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2019 powertrain options
BMW 6 Series MPG history, 1984–1989
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 15–16 |
| 1988 | 12–15 |
| 1987 | 12–16 |
| 1986 | 16–17 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1984 | 18 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the BMW 6 Series's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the BMW 6 Series run 15–26 MPG across model years 2004 to 2019. The latest year, 2019, is rated 20–23 MPG.
Which BMW 6 Series model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2013 BMW 6 Series 640i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2004, at 26 MPG.
How much does a BMW 6 Series cost to fuel per year?
For MY2019, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,440–$4,060 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,440.
Has the BMW 6 Series's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2004 to 23 MPG in 2019, 4 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 18 MPG.
Which BMW 6 Series model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2005, 2009, 2010. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.