BMW 330ci Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 330ci Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2001 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2001). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #5 of 12 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2002 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #5 of 16 (73th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2003 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 26 (72th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2004 | 3 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #8 of 26 (72th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2005 | 3 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #10 of 34 (73th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2006 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #9 of 24 (65th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW 330ci Convertible placed highest in 2001 at #5 of 12, and lowest in 2005 at #10 of 34. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
What 330ci Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 BMW 330ci Convertible burns 575 to 605 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 | $1,725 | $1,816 | $91 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,118 | $106 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,421 | $121 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $3,900 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 20 mpg the BMW 330ci Convertible is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact 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.