BMW 430i Coupe MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 430i Coupe has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2017 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 31 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 15 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #49 of 100 (52th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #47 of 95 (51th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #38 of 86 (56th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #35 of 79 (56th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #9 of 79 (90th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #18 of 74 (77th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #19 of 75 (76th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #23 of 69 (68th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #8 of 59 (88th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #5 of 46 (91th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | #1 of 21 (100th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW 430i Coupe placed highest in 2027 at #1 of 21, and lowest in 2017 at #49 of 100. It spent 11 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,500 | 285 | 6/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,500 | 285 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 28 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,500 | 285 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 312 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 313 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 25 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 312 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 304 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 33 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 351 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 327 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 33 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 351 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 324 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 33 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 351 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 324 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI S, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 33 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 351 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 324 | 6/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 27 → 29 mpg | +2 mpg | 397 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 29 → 28 mpg | -1 mpg | 411 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 28 → 31 mpg | +3 mpg | 371 gal |
What 430i Coupe fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 BMW 430i Coupe 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 2027 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 430i Coupe is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $250 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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Other BMW nameplates
Every BMW model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.