BMW ActiveHybrid 3 MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2013 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 28 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 28 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #31 of 84 (64th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #38 of 96 (61th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #40 of 102 (61th 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 ActiveHybrid 3 placed highest in 2013 at #31 of 84, and lowest in 2015 at #40 of 102. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 318 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 318 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 317 | 7/10 |
What ActiveHybrid 3 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 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 2015 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 Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 28 mpg the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $111 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.