BMW M3 Sedan MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW M3 Sedan has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2011 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 16 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #57 of 64 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #72 of 73 (1th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #68 of 72 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #72 of 75 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #82 of 85 (4th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #77 of 79 (3th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #22 of 23 (5th pct) | Rear-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 M3 Sedan placed highest in 2027 at #22 of 23, and lowest in 2025 at #82 of 85. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 472 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 472 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 472 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 472 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 472 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 472 | 4/10 |
| 2011 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 21 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2011 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 → 2022 | 16 → 19 mpg | +3 mpg | 605 gal |
What M3 Sedan fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 BMW M3 Sedan burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more 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 19 mpg the BMW M3 Sedan is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $570 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.