BMW i3 REX MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW i3 REX has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2014 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 39 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 39 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #4 of 63 (95th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #3 of 71 (97th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #5 of 71 (94th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | 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 i3 REX placed highest in 2015 at #3 of 71, and lowest in 2016 at #5 of 71. 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 | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.6L 2-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Premium Gas or Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 37 | 39 | 294.9 | 1.3 | $2,000 | 150 mi | 37 | 10/10 |
| 2015 | 0.6L 2-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Premium Gas or Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 37 | 39 | 294.9 | 1.3 | $2,000 | 150 mi | 40 | 10/10 |
| 2014 | 0.6L 2-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Premium Gas or Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 37 | 39 | 294.9 | 1.3 | $2,000 | 150 mi | 40 | 10/10 |
What i3 REX fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 BMW i3 REX burns 295 to 295 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 | $885 | $885 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,032 | $1,032 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,179 | $1,179 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $2,000 to $2,000 a year in fuel, or $6,750 less 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 39 mpg the BMW i3 REX is 15 mpg better the median, which is worth about $645 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact 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.