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BMW 645ci Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record

The BMW 645ci Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2004 to 2005. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2004). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.

19best combined mpg (2004)
16worst combined mpg (2004)
19latest year best (2005)
6configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2004319 mpg16 mpg#18 of 31 (43th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2005319 mpg16 mpg#18 of 29 (39th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW 645ci Convertible placed highest in 2004 at #18 of 31, and lowest in 2004 at #18 of 31. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20054.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium4.4L 8-cyl132116718.818.6$4,850555.4375n/a
20054.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium4.4L 8-cyl132116718.818.6$4,850555.4375n/a
20054.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium4.4L 8-cyl162419605.315.7$4,100467.7368421052632n/a
20044.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium4.4L 8-cyl132116718.818.6$4,850555.4375n/a
20044.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium4.4L 8-cyl132116718.818.6$4,850555.4375n/a
20044.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium4.4L 8-cyl162419605.315.7$4,100467.7368421052632n/a

What 645ci Convertible fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2005 BMW 645ci Convertible burns 605 to 719 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,816$2,156$340
$3.50/gal$2,118$2,516$397
$4.00/gal$2,421$2,875$454

EPA’s own estimate for the 2005 model year is $4,100 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $13,000 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 19 mpg the BMW 645ci Convertible is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $441 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other BMW nameplates

Every BMW model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.