BMW 430i xDrive Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 430i xDrive Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2017 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 10 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 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #28 of 88 (69th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #26 of 82 (69th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #26 of 85 (70th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #23 of 87 (74th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #24 of 74 (68th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #21 of 75 (73th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #27 of 69 (62th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #19 of 59 (69th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #15 of 46 (69th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #8 of 21 (65th pct) | All-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 xDrive Convertible placed highest in 2027 at #8 of 21, and lowest in 2017 at #28 of 88. It spent 10 of its 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 5/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 316 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 326 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 327 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 327 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 344 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 344 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 343 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 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 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2022 | 26 → 27 mpg | +1 mpg | 426 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 27 → 28 mpg | +1 mpg | 411 gal |
What 430i xDrive Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 BMW 430i xDrive Convertible burns 411 to 411 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 | $1,232 | $1,232 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $2,750 to $2,750 a year in fuel, or $2,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 28 mpg the BMW 430i xDrive Convertible is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $240 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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