BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2022 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 118 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 109 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 5 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) and i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch Wheels). The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 109 mpg | 109 mpg | #2 of 74 (99th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 109 mpg | 109 mpg | #3 of 75 (97th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 109 mpg | 109 mpg | #4 of 69 (96th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Subcompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 112 mpg | 112 mpg | #2 of 85 (99th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 118 mpg | 118 mpg | #2 of 79 (99th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 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 i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) placed highest in 2022 at #2 of 74, and lowest in 2024 at #4 of 69. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 121 | 115 | 118 | 97.5 | 0.1 | $650 | 333 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 113 | 111 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $700 | 318 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 109 | 108 | 109 | 105.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 301 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2023 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 109 | 108 | 109 | 105.5 | 0.1 | $750 | 301 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 109 | 108 | 109 | 105.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 301 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 → 2025 | 109 → 112 mpg | +3 mpg | 103 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 112 → 118 mpg | +6 mpg | 97 gal |
What i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) burns 97 to 97 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 | $292 | $292 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $341 | $341 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $390 | $390 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $650 to $650 a year in fuel, or $8,000 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 118 mpg the BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) is 94 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,336 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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