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2022-2027 BMW M MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 17–19 MPG combined

19 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
23 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD
$4,280

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2022-2027 BMW M at a glance

The 2022-2027 BMW M covers 6 model years in the EPA database (80 configurations in all), rated 17–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $4,280 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD (19 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (12 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.

2022-2027 BMW M by model year

2022-2027 BMW M: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2027 (partial) Gas, Plug-in hybrid 18–19 MPG $3,480–$4,430 Ratings changed
2026 Gas, Plug-in hybrid 18–19 MPG $3,480–$4,400 Ratings changed
2025 Gas, Plug-in hybrid 17–19 MPG $3,650–$4,700 Ratings changed
2024 Gas 17–19 MPG $4,230–$4,700 Ratings changed
2023 Gas 17–19 MPG $4,230–$4,720 Ratings changed
2022 Gas 17–19 MPG $4,300–$4,750 First year

What the 2027 M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive

Per month

$357

$4,280 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$7.13

Per 100 miles

$28.53

Five years

$21,400

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$1,570more a year

Class median $2,710 a year, MY2027

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2027 BMW M MPG

Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (12 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.

Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,280.

Gas · 3.0L
Combined
18–19 MPG
Per year
$4,280–$4,430
See gas configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 4.4L
Gas-only combined
13–14 MPG
Per year
$3,480–$3,700

On electricity 47–54 MPGe, with 25–29 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2027 BMW M gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,280
M4 Competition Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M3 Competition Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M4 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M3 Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 23 18 $4,350
M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 23 18 $4,380
M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 22 18 $4,400
M2 M xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 22 18 $4,430

10 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)

2027 BMW M plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveGas MPGElectric MPGeElectric range$/yr
M5 Sedan (Most efficient) AWD 14 47 29 mi $3,480
M5 Touring AWD 13 54 25 mi $3,700

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 53%–58% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2026 BMW M MPG

18–19 MPG · $3,480–$4,400/yr

Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,280.

Gas · 3.0L
Combined
18–19 MPG
Per year
$4,280–$4,400
See gas configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 4.4L
Gas-only combined
13–14 MPG
Per year
$3,480–$3,700

On electricity 47–54 MPGe, with 25–29 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2026 BMW M gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,280
M4 Competition Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M3 Competition Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M4 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M3 Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
Show 0 more configurations
2026 BMW M gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
M2 Coupe CS3.0L 6-cyl turboRWD162319$4,320
M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162318$4,350
M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162318$4,380
M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162218$4,400

10 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)

2026 BMW M plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveGas MPGElectric MPGeElectric range$/yr
M5 Sedan (Most efficient) AWD 14 47 29 mi $3,480
M5 Touring AWD 13 54 25 mi $3,700

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 53%–58% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2025 BMW M MPG

17–19 MPG · $3,650–$4,700/yr

Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $4,280, $50 more.

Gas · 3.0L, 4.4L
Combined
17–19 MPG
Per year
$4,280–$4,700
See gas configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 4.4L
Gas-only combined
13–14 MPG
Per year
$3,650–$3,700

On electricity 50–54 MPGe, with 25–27 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (13)

2025 BMW M gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,280
M4 Competition Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M3 Competition Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M4 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M3 Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
Show 3 more configurations
2025 BMW M gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+7)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162318$4,350
M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162318$4,380
M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162218$4,400
M4 CS Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162318$4,400
M8 Competition Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152217$4,700
M8 Competition Convertible4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152217$4,700
M8 Competition Gran Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152217$4,700

13 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)

2025 BMW M plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveGas MPGElectric MPGeElectric range$/yr
M5 Sedan (Most efficient) AWD 14 50 27 mi $3,650
M5 Touring AWD 13 54 25 mi $3,700

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 53%–56% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2024 BMW M MPG

17–19 MPG · $4,230–$4,700/yr

Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.

Gas · 3.0L, 4.4L
Combined
17–19 MPG
Per year
$4,230–$4,700

Gas configurations (13)

2024 BMW M gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 24 19 $4,230
M4 Competition Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M3 Competition Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M4 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M3 Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,340
Show 3 more configurations
2024 BMW M gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+7)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162218$4,350
M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162218$4,350
M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162318$4,420
M3 CS Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD152218$4,500
M8 Competition Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152217$4,700
M8 Competition Convertible4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152217$4,700
M8 Competition Gran Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152217$4,700

13 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2023 BMW M MPG

17–19 MPG · $4,230–$4,720/yr

Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,300 to $4,230, $70 less.

Gas · 3.0L, 4.4L
Combined
17–19 MPG
Per year
$4,230–$4,720

Gas configurations (15)

2023 BMW M gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 24 19 $4,230
M4 Competition Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M3 Competition Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M4 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M3 Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,340
Show 5 more configurations
2023 BMW M gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+9)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162218$4,350
M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162218$4,350
M4 CSL Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboRWD162318$4,400
M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162318$4,420
M8 Competition Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152217$4,700
M8 Competition Convertible4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152217$4,700
M8 Competition Gran Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152217$4,700
M5 Sedan4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152117$4,720
M5 Competition Sedan4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152117$4,720

15 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2022 BMW M MPG

17–19 MPG · $4,300–$4,750/yr
Gas · 3.0L, 4.4L
Combined
17–19 MPG
Per year
$4,300–$4,750

Gas configurations (13)

2022 BMW M gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
M4 Competition Coupe (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M3 Competition Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,300
M4 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M3 Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD 16 23 19 $4,310
M4 Competition M xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 22 18 $4,350
M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD 16 22 18 $4,350
Show 3 more configurations
2022 BMW M gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+7)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible3.0L 6-cyl turboAWD162318$4,420
M8 Competition Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152117$4,750
M8 Competition Convertible4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152117$4,750
M5 CS Sedan4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152117$4,750
M8 Competition Gran Coupe4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152117$4,750
M5 Sedan4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152117$4,750
M5 Competition Sedan4.4L 8-cyl turboAWD152117$4,750

13 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 M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD: $5,110 in California and $3,710 in Texas, a $1,400 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small car models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · EIA residential electricity, U.S. average, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2022-2027 BMW M get?

EPA rates the 2022-2027 BMW M at 17–19 MPG combined across 80 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 23 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 17–19 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 13–14 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2027 BMW M?

Every model year of the 2022-2027 BMW M tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2027 BMW M?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.

How does the 2022-2027 BMW M compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2015-2021 BMW M) is rated 16–26 MPG combined and costs $3,040–$5,170 a year to fuel; the 2022-2027 model is rated 17–19 MPG and costs $3,480–$4,750 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 BMW M per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,280 a year. Across all 12 configurations the cost runs $3,480–$4,430 a year. That is a $950 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2027 BMW M 100 miles?

About $28.53 per 100 miles for the M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.20 and $29.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2027 BMW M compare with other small car configurations?

The M2 Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $4,280 a year to fuel, $1,570 more than the class median of $2,710, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 95 rated small car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.

How far does the 2027 BMW M plug-in hybrid go on electricity?

EPA rates the electric range at 25–29 miles, with a total range of 270–280 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 14 MPG. The M5 Sedan 4.4L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,480 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 58% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).

Is the 2027 BMW M different from the 2026 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,280. EPA lists 12 configurations for 2027 against 12 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 BMW M for that year.