BMW M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2022 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2022) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2022). The EPA record holds 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #70 of 74 (5th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #70 of 75 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #62 of 69 (10th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #55 of 59 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #43 of 46 (7th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #20 of 21 (5th 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 M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible placed highest in 2027 at #20 of 21, and lowest in 2022 at #70 of 74. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 479 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 479 | 3/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 479 | 4/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 484 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 484 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 484 | 3/10 |
What M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 BMW M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible burns 639 to 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 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 18 mpg the BMW M4 Competition M xDrive Convertible is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $559 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.