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2016 BMW M MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 BMW M is a midsize or large SUV offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 22 MPG. That's down 3 MPG from the 2015 model. Among 44 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,693 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,693 15,000 mi/yr · $17.95 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #31 of 44 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 BMW M's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 2016 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X93 MPGe $972
2Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
4Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid53 MPGe + 25 MPG $2,093
5Ford Explorer22 MPG $2,114
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31BMW M22 MPG $2,693
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44Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2016 MOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

M MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch M2	Gas	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual M2	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual M4 Convertible	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch M3	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch M4 GTS	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual M6 Coupe	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch M6 Coupe	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic X5 M	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 89 cu ft
Cargo volume: 10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 394 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2016 BMW M vs. rivals

vs Cadillac Escalade 17 MPG · $2,735/yr M saves $42/yr vs Lincoln Navigator 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Navigator saves $110/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid 43 MPGe + 21 MPG · $2,515/yr GLE-Class Plug-in Hybrid saves $178/yr vs Volvo XC90 24 MPG · $2,469/yr XC90 saves $224/yr vs Porsche Cayenne 20 MPG · $2,962/yr M saves $269/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr M saves $269/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 19 MPG · $3,118/yr M saves $425/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 BMW M?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 16 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 BMW M use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 BMW M?