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2018 BMW M MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 BMW M is a subcompact car offered in 9 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. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 44 subcompact cars rated for 2018, it ranks 29th 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, 2018 #29 of 44 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2018 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 2018 Subcompact Cars

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1BMW i3118 MPGe $772
2Fiat 500e112 MPGe $810
3BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid109 MPGe + 35 MPG $933
4Chevrolet Spark33 MPG $1,409
5Ford Fiesta31 MPG $1,500
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29BMW M22 MPG $2,693
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44Toyota Mirai67 MPGe $8,060

2018 MOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,370/yr

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

M MPG across model years

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9 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	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch M4 Coupe	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch M4 Convertible	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic M550i xDrive	Gas	16 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual M6 Convertible	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic M5	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch M6 Convertible	Gas	14 MPG	20 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: 395 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4/10

2018 BMW M vs. rivals

vs Audi RS 3 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi RS 5 21 MPG · $2,821/yr M saves $128/yr vs Audi S3 25 MPG · $2,370/yr S3 saves $323/yr vs Audi S5 24 MPG · $2,469/yr S5 saves $224/yr vs Lexus LC 19 MPG · $3,118/yr M saves $425/yr vs Infiniti Q60 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Q60 saves $323/yr vs Audi TT RS 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Same fuel cost vs Maserati GranTurismo 16 MPG · $3,703/yr M saves $1,010/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 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 2018 BMW M use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 BMW M?