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2016 BMW lineup: MPG & fuel cost
BMW has 23 EPA-rated model lines for 2016. The cheapest to run is the BMW i3 at about $729 a year (124 MPGe). Across its gas and hybrid models, the median BMW is rated 25.5 MPG combined, 1.5 MPG above the 2016 industry median of 24 MPG.
Every 2016 BMW by fuel cost
Annual fuel cost, lower is betterFull 2016 BMW lineup
| Model | Class | Type | Combined | Range | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW i3 | Subcompact Car | Electric | 124 MPGe | 81 mi | $729 |
| BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid | Subcompact Car | Plug-in hybrid | 117 MPGe + 39 MPG | 150 mi | $905 |
| BMW 3 Series Diesel | Compact Car | Diesel | 35 MPG | — | $1,586 |
| BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid | Compact Car | Plug-in hybrid | 72 MPGe + 31 MPG | 350 mi | $1,614 |
| BMW i8 | Subcompact Car | Plug-in hybrid | 76 MPGe + 28 MPG | 330 mi | $1,759 |
| BMW 5 Series Diesel | Midsize Car | Diesel | 30 MPG | — | $1,850 |
| BMW X3 Diesel | Small SUV | Diesel | 30 MPG | — | $1,850 |
| BMW 3 Series | Compact Car | Gas | 28 MPG | — | $2,116 |
| BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid | Midsize & Large SUV | Plug-in hybrid | 56 MPGe + 24 MPG | 540 mi | $2,167 |
| BMW 5 Series | Midsize Car | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| BMW 4 Series | Compact Car | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| BMW 2 Series | Subcompact Car | Gas | 27 MPG | — | $2,194 |
| BMW X5 Diesel | Midsize & Large SUV | Diesel | 25 MPG | — | $2,220 |
| BMW 5 Series Hybrid | Midsize Car | Hybrid | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| BMW Z4 | Two-Seater | Gas | 26 MPG | — | $2,279 |
| BMW X1 | Large Car | Gas | 25 MPG | — | $2,370 |
| BMW 7 Series | Large Car | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| BMW 6 Series | Subcompact Car | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| BMW X3 | Small SUV | Gas | 24 MPG | — | $2,469 |
| BMW X4 | Small SUV | Gas | 23 MPG | — | $2,576 |
| BMW M | Midsize & Large SUV | Gas | 22 MPG | — | $2,693 |
| BMW X5 | Midsize & Large SUV | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |
| BMW X6 | Midsize & Large SUV | Gas | 21 MPG | — | $2,821 |