BMW 330i Sedan MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 330i Sedan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2022 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 31 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 29 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #30 of 73 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #27 of 72 (63th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #38 of 75 (50th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #47 of 85 (45th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #53 of 79 (33th pct) | Rear-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 330i Sedan placed highest in 2023 at #27 of 72, and lowest in 2026 at #53 of 79. It spent 3 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,500 | 286 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 35 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,500 | 286 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 308 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 308 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 26 | 36 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 298 | 6/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 30 → 29 mpg | -1 mpg | 397 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 29 → 31 mpg | +2 mpg | 371 gal |
What 330i Sedan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 BMW 330i Sedan burns 371 to 371 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 | $1,113 | $1,113 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,298 | $1,298 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,484 | $1,484 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,500 to $2,500 a year in fuel, or $1,250 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 31 mpg the BMW 330i Sedan is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $250 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- 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.