BMW · 1989–2027 · Gas
BMW M MPG by year
The EPA has rated 38 model years of the BMW M, from 1989 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1998, at 21 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 6% more efficient than the best 1989 model (19 vs. 18 MPG). The 2027 model is 21% less efficient than the median subcompact car that year (19 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- M, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every M model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 23 | 24 | — | 4 | $3,118 |
| 2026 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 23 | 23 | — | 4 | $3,118 |
| 2025 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 23 | 24 | — | 5 | $3,118 |
| 2024 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 23 | 24 | — | 7 | $3,118 |
| 2023 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 23 | 25 | — | 8 | $3,118 |
| 2022 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 17 |
16 / 23 | 25 | — | 5 | $3,118 |
| 2021 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 16 |
23 / 32 | 25 | — | 12 | $2,279 |
| 2020 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 16 |
22 / 30 | 24 | — | 13 | $2,370 |
| 2019 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 16 |
21 / 30 | 24 | — | 11 | $2,469 |
| 2018 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 16 |
20 / 26 | 25 | — | 9 | $2,693 |
| 2017 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 16 |
20 / 26 | 19 | — | 7 | $2,693 |
| 2016 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 16 |
20 / 26 | 19 | — | 8 | $2,693 |
| 2015 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 16 |
21 / 31 | 19 | — | 7 | $2,370 |
| 2014 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 22 | 19 | — | 3 | $3,485 |
| 2013 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 22 | 19 | — | 6 | $3,485 |
| 2012 | Gas | 16 MPG | 14 / 21 | 23 | — | 4 | $3,703 |
| 2011 | Gas | 16 MPG | 14 / 20 | 23 | — | 3 | $3,703 |
| 2010 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 20 | 22.5 | — | 5 | $3,703 |
| 2009 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
13 / 20 | 21 | — | 5 | $3,703 |
| 2008 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 20 | 20 | — | 5 | $3,703 |
| 2007 | Gas | 13 MPG | 11 / 17 | 22 | — | 2 | $4,558 |
| 2006 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 21 | 20 | — | 5 | $3,485 |
| 2005 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
14 / 21 | 19 | — | 4 | $3,485 |
| 2004 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
14 / 21 | 19 | — | 4 | $3,485 |
| 2003 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 21 | 19 | — | 5 | $3,485 |
| 2002 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 21 | 22 | — | 3 | $3,485 |
| 2001 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 23 | 21.5 | — | 4 | $3,292 |
| 2000 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 23 | 24 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 1999 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 24 | 18 | — | 2 | $2,325 |
| 1998 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 26 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 1997 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 26 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 1996 | Gas | 21 MPG | 18 / 26 | 23 | — | 1 | $2,821 |
| 1995 | Gas | 20 MPG | 17 / 26 | 22 | — | 2 | $2,962 |
| 1993 | Gas | 14 MPG | 11 / 21 | 23 | — | 1 | $4,232 |
| 1992 | Gas | 14 MPG | 11 / 21 | 23 | — | 1 | $4,232 |
| 1991 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 13 |
15 / 26 | 23 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 1990 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 26 | 24 | — | 1 | $3,292 |
| 1989 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 12 |
15 / 26 | 23 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW M year has the best fuel economy?
The 1998 BMW M, rated up to 21 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,214 a year.
Which BMW M year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2007 model, whose most efficient version is rated 13 MPG combined (about $4,558 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest BMW M?
The 2027 BMW M is rated up to 19 MPG combined.