BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2024 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 106 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 99 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 99 mpg | 99 mpg | #2 of 75 (99th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 99 mpg | 99 mpg | #7 of 85 (93th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 106 mpg | 106 mpg | #8 of 79 (91th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 106 mpg | 106 mpg | #5 of 23 (82th 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 i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) placed highest in 2024 at #2 of 75, and lowest in 2026 at #8 of 79. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 109 | 102 | 106 | 108.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 299 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 110 | 102 | 106 | 108.5 | 0.1 | $700 | 300 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2025 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 99 | 98 | 99 | 116.2 | 0.1 | $750 | 278 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2024 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 99 | 98 | 99 | 116.2 | 0.1 | $750 | 278 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 → 2026 | 99 → 106 mpg | +7 mpg | 108 gal |
What i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) burns 108 to 108 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 | $325 | $325 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $380 | $380 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $434 | $434 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $700 to $700 a year in fuel, or $7,750 less 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 106 mpg the BMW i5 eDrive40 Sedan (20 inch Wheels) is 80 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,168 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.