BMW 328i xDrive MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 328i xDrive has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2009 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #34 of 54 (38th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2010 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #39 of 59 (34th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2011 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #49 of 64 (24th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #48 of 84 (43th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #55 of 96 (43th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #59 of 102 (43th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #62 of 108 (43th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW 328i xDrive placed highest in 2009 at #34 of 54, and lowest in 2016 at #62 of 108. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 340 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 343 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 346 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 325 | 7/10 |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 → 2013 | 20 → 26 mpg | +6 mpg | 442 gal |
What 328i xDrive fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 BMW 328i xDrive burns 442 to 442 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $3,000 to $3,000 a year in fuel, or $3,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 26 mpg the BMW 328i xDrive is exactly at the median.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other BMW nameplates
Every BMW model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.