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2021 BMW 2 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 BMW 2 Series is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (25 city / 32 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 28 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2020 model. Among 34 subcompact cars rated for 2021, it ranks 15th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,116 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 25 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,116 15,000 mi/yr · $14.11 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #15 of 34 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 BMW 2 Series's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	25	10.6	9.4
Highway	32	13.6	7.4
Combined	28	11.9	8.4

How it ranks among 2021 Subcompact Cars

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1BMW i3113 MPGe $805
2MINI Cooper EV108 MPGe $845
3BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid100 MPGe + 31 MPG $948
4Chevrolet Spark33 MPG $1,409
5Karma GS-670 MPGe + 26 MPG $1,496
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15BMW 2 Series28 MPG $2,116
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34Roush Performance Mustang15 MPG $3,950

2021 2 SeriesOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,279/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

2 Series MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 230i Coupe	Gas	25 MPG	32 MPG	28 MPG	—	$2,116
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 228i Gran Coupe	Gas	24 MPG	33 MPG	28 MPG	—	$2,116
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 228i xDrive Gran Coupe	Gas	23 MPG	33 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 230i Convertible	Gas	23 MPG	33 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual 230i Coupe	Gas	21 MPG	32 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,370
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 230i xDrive Coupe	Gas	21 MPG	30 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,469

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 90 cu ft
Cargo volume: 10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 321 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 6/10

2021 BMW 2 Series vs. rivals

vs Audi A5 Hybrid 28 MPG · $2,116/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class 29 MPG · $2,043/yr A-Class saves $73/yr vs Lexus LC Hybrid 29 MPG · $2,043/yr LC Hybrid saves $73/yr vs Lexus RC 25 MPG · $2,370/yr 2 Series saves $254/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class Hybrid 26 MPG · $2,279/yr 2 Series saves $163/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 27 MPG · $2,194/yr 2 Series saves $78/yr vs Karma GS-6 70 MPGe + 26 MPG · $1,496/yr GS-6 saves $621/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 BMW 2 Series?

Up to 28 MPG combined (25 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 24 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 BMW 2 Series use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 BMW 2 Series?