BMW M240i xDrive Coupe MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW M240i xDrive Coupe has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2017 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 24 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #36 of 88 (60th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #43 of 82 (48th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #43 of 85 (50th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #34 of 87 (62th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #45 of 79 (44th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #29 of 74 (62th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #28 of 75 (64th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #32 of 69 (54th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #24 of 59 (60th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #20 of 46 (58th pct) | All-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 xDrive Coupe placed highest in 2026 at #20 of 46, and lowest in 2021 at #45 of 79. It spent 8 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 336 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 336 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 338 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 338 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 335 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 366 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 356 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 368 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 365 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 357 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → 2018 | 25 → 24 mpg | -1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2019 → 2020 | 24 → 25 mpg | +1 mpg | 460 gal |
| 2020 → 2021 | 25 → 24 mpg | -1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 24 → 26 mpg | +2 mpg | 442 gal |
What M240i xDrive Coupe fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 BMW M240i xDrive Coupe 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 2026 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 M240i xDrive Coupe 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.