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2012-2019 BMW 6 Series MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 17–26 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, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2019 BMW 6 Series at a glance
The 2012-2019 BMW 6 Series covers 8 model years in the EPA database (84 configurations in all), rated 17–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $3,440 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 640i Gran Coupe 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, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2012 and 2013.
2012-2019 BMW 6 Series by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 20–23 MPG | $3,440–$4,060 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 19–23 MPG | $3,440–$4,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 18–24 MPG | $3,350–$4,390 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 18–24 MPG | $3,370–$4,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 19–25 MPG | $3,260–$4,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 19–25 MPG | $3,190–$4,290 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 19–26 MPG | $3,090–$4,280 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 17–26 MPG | $3,090–$4,840 | First year |
What the 2019 640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$287
$3,440 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.73
Per 100 miles
$22.93
Five years
$17,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$210more a year
Class median $3,230 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 BMW 6 Series MPG
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Gran Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,440 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,520 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,580 |
| 650i Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,060 |
| Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,060 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 BMW 6 Series MPG
19–23 MPG · $3,440–$4,190/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 23 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,350 to $3,440, $90 more.
Gas configurations (10)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Convertible (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,440 |
| 640i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,440 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Turismo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,520 |
| 640i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,570 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,570 |
| 650i Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,060 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650i Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,060 |
| 650i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,190 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,190 |
| Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,190 |
10 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 BMW 6 Series MPG
18–24 MPG · $3,350–$4,390/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,370 to $3,350, $20 less.
Gas configurations (13)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $3,350 |
| 640i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,440 |
| 640i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,440 |
| 640i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,590 |
| 640i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,590 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,590 |
Show 3 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650i Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,150 |
| 650i Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,150 |
| 650i Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,150 |
| 650i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,240 |
| 650i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,390 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,390 |
| Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,390 |
13 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 BMW 6 Series MPG
18–24 MPG · $3,370–$4,370/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,260 to $3,370, $110 more.
Gas configurations (13)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,370 |
| 640i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,430 |
| 640i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,430 |
| 640i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| 640i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
Show 3 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650i Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,090 |
| 650i Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,090 |
| 650i Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,090 |
| 650i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,170 |
| 650i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,370 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,370 |
| Alpina B6 Gran Coupe xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,370 |
13 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 BMW 6 Series MPG
19–25 MPG · $3,260–$4,310/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,190 to $3,260, $70 more.
Gas configurations (13)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,260 |
| 640i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,410 |
| 640i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,410 |
| 640i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,500 |
| 640i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,500 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,500 |
Show 3 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650i Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,120 |
| 650i Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,120 |
| 650i Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,120 |
| 650i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,170 |
| 650i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,310 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,310 |
| Alpina B6 Gran Coupe xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,310 |
13 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 BMW 6 Series MPG
19–25 MPG · $3,190–$4,290/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 25 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,090 to $3,190, $100 more.
Gas configurations (12)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 32 | 25 | $3,190 |
| 640i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,440 |
| 640i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,440 |
| 640i xDrive Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| 640i xDrive Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
Show 2 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650i Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,110 |
| 650i Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,110 |
| 650i Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,110 |
| 650i xDrive Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,240 |
| 650i xDrive Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,290 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,290 |
12 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 BMW 6 Series MPG
19–26 MPG · $3,090–$4,280/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,090.
Gas configurations (9)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,090 |
| 640i Gran Coupe | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 640i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 650i Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,140 |
| 650i Convertible | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,140 |
| 650i Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,140 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650i Coupe xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,160 |
| 650i Convertible xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,280 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,280 |
9 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 BMW 6 Series MPG
17–26 MPG · $3,090–$4,840/yr
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,090 |
| 640i Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,430 |
| 650i Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,500 |
| 650i Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,500 |
| 650i Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,620 |
| 650i Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,620 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650i Coupe xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,760 |
| 650i Convertible xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,840 |
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 640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD: $4,100 in California and $2,980 in Texas, a $1,120 difference.
- California $4,100
- Washington $3,860
- New York $3,400
- Florida $3,140
- Texas $2,980
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012-2019 BMW 6 Series get?
EPA rates the 2012-2019 BMW 6 Series at 17–26 MPG combined across 84 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 640i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 26 MPG (23 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2019 BMW 6 Series?
The 640i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2012 and 2013. The lowest top rating, 23 MPG, was in 2018 and 2019.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2019 BMW 6 Series?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
How does the 2012-2019 BMW 6 Series compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2006-2010 BMW 6 Series) is rated 15–18 MPG combined and costs $4,460–$5,360 a year to fuel; the 2012-2019 model is rated 17–26 MPG and costs $3,090–$4,840 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 BMW 6 Series per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,440 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $3,440–$4,060 a year. That is a $620 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 BMW 6 Series 100 miles?
About $22.93 per 100 miles for the 640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $22.93 and $27.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 BMW 6 Series more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD is rated 20 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2019 BMW 6 Series compare with other small car configurations?
The 640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,440 a year to fuel, $210 more than the class median of $3,230, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 BMW 6 Series different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,440. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2019 against 10 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 BMW 6 Series for that year.