BMW M235i xDrive MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW M235i xDrive has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2015 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2015). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #41 of 71 (43th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #43 of 71 (40th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #43 of 79 (46th pct) | All-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 M235i xDrive placed highest in 2015 at #41 of 71, and lowest in 2016 at #43 of 71. It spent 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 335 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 376 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 30 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 379 | 6/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2020 | 23 → 26 mpg | +3 mpg | 442 gal |
What M235i xDrive fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 BMW M235i xDrive burns 442 to 442 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 | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,000 to $3,000 a year in fuel, or $3,750 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 26 mpg the BMW M235i xDrive is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $129 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.