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2000-2001 BMW M MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 15–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 BMW M at a glance
The 2000-2001 BMW M covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 15–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Coupe 3.2L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 BMW M by model year
What the 2001 Coupe 3.2L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$372
$4,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.43
Per 100 miles
$29.73
Five years
$22,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,350more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 BMW M MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $4,460, $230 more.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| Roadster | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
| M5 | 4.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 BMW M MPG
15–19 MPG · $4,230–$5,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
| Roadster | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,230 |
| M5 | 4.9L 8-cyl | RWD | 12 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
3 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 Coupe 3.2L 6-cyl RWD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $5,320
- Washington $5,010
- New York $4,410
- Florida $4,080
- Texas $3,870
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001
- 2002-2006
- 2007-2012
- 2013-2014
- 2015-2021
- 2022-2027*
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 BMW M get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 BMW M at 15–19 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Coupe 3.2L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 BMW M?
The Coupe 3.2L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 BMW M?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 BMW M per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Coupe 3.2L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $4,460–$5,360 a year. That is a $900 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 BMW M 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the Coupe 3.2L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.73 and $35.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 BMW M more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Coupe 3.2L 6-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2001 BMW M compare with other small car configurations?
The Coupe 3.2L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $1,350 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 309 rated small car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 BMW M different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $4,460, $230 more. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2001 against 3 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 BMW M for that year.