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BMW M MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
28 model years · 2000–2027
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
BMW M fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the BMW M for 28 model years, 2000 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 12 configurations rated 18–19 MPG combined and costing $3,480–$4,430 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2021 M235i xDrive Gran Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, at 26 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 18 MPG in 1989.
BMW M MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2027* Generation page | ||||
| 2027 (partial) | 18–19 | — | 13–14 | $3,480–$4,430 |
| 2026 | 18–19 | — | 13–14 | $3,480–$4,400 |
| 2025 | 17–19 | — | 13–14 | $3,650–$4,700 |
| 2024 | 17–19 | — | — | $4,230–$4,700 |
| 2023 | 17–19 | — | — | $4,230–$4,720 |
| 2022 | 17–19 | — | — | $4,300–$4,750 |
| 2015-2021 Generation page | ||||
| 2021 | 16–26 | 25–26 | — | $3,040–$5,170 |
| 2020 | 16–25 | — | — | $3,220–$5,170 |
| 2019 | 16–24 | — | — | $3,330–$5,020 |
| 2018 | 16–22 | — | — | $3,580–$5,020 |
| 2017 | 16–22 | — | — | $3,580–$5,020 |
| 2016 | 16–22 | — | — | $3,580–$5,010 |
| 2015 | 16–25 | — | — | $3,260–$5,010 |
| 2013-2014 Generation page | ||||
| 2014 | 15–17 | — | — | $4,690–$5,480 |
| 2013 | 14–17 | — | — | $4,690–$5,750 |
| 2007-2012 Generation page | ||||
| 2012 | 16 | — | — | $4,940–$5,100 |
| 2011 | 16 | — | — | $4,940–$5,100 |
| 2010 | 13–16 | — | — | $5,020–$6,180 |
| 2009 | 13–16 | — | — | $5,020–$6,180 |
| 2008 | 13–16 | — | — | $5,020–$6,180 |
| 2007 | 13 | — | — | $6,180 |
| 2002-2006 Generation page | ||||
| 2006 | 13–17 | — | — | $4,730–$6,180 |
| 2005 | 16–17 | — | — | $4,730–$5,020 |
| 2004 | 16–17 | — | — | $4,730–$5,020 |
| 2003 | 15–17 | — | — | $4,730–$5,360 |
| 2002 | 15–17 | — | — | $4,730–$5,360 |
| 2000-2001 Generation page | ||||
| 2001 | 15–18 | — | — | $4,460–$5,360 |
| 2000 | 15–19 | — | — | $4,230–$5,360 |
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 M generations
6 generations between 2000 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
On electricity 47–54 MPGe, with 25–29 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsBMW M MPG history, 1989–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 18–20 |
| 1998 | 18–21 |
| 1997 | 20–21 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1991 | 13–18 |
Show 2 more years
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1989 | 12–18 |
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 M's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the BMW M run 13–26 MPG across model years 2000 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 18–19 MPG.
Which BMW M model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2021 BMW M M235i xDrive Gran Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 26 MPG.
How much does a BMW M cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,480–$4,430 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,280.
Has the BMW M's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 19 MPG in both 2000 and 2027. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 18 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric BMW M?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2021 to 2021 (25–26 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2025 to 2027 (13–14 MPG).
Which BMW M model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2005, 2010. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.