BMW M240i Coupe M Performance MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW M240i Coupe M Performance has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2019 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2019). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | #41 of 85 (52th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | #32 of 87 (64th 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 M240i Coupe M Performance placed highest in 2020 at #32 of 87, and lowest in 2019 at #41 of 85. It spent 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 408 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 353 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 413 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 367 | 5/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → 2020 | 24 → 25 mpg | +1 mpg | 460 gal |
What M240i Coupe M Performance fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 BMW M240i Coupe M Performance burns 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,568 | $188 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,830 | $220 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $2,091 | $251 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,100 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $4,250 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 25 mpg the BMW M240i Coupe M Performance is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $67 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.