BMW M235i Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW M235i Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2015 to 2016. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | #29 of 71 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #37 of 71 (49th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 M235i Convertible placed highest in 2015 at #29 of 71, and lowest in 2016 at #37 of 71. It spent 1 of its 2 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 | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 372 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 361 | 6/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 25 → 24 mpg | -1 mpg | 479 gal |
What M235i Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2016 BMW M235i Convertible burns 479 to 523 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 | $1,438 | $1,568 | $131 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $1,830 | $152 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $2,091 | $174 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2016 model year is $3,250 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $5,000 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 24 mpg the BMW M235i Convertible is exactly at the median.
- 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.