BMW M4 Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW M4 Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2015 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #55 of 71 (23th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #57 of 71 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #65 of 88 (26th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #63 of 82 (23th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #66 of 85 (23th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #68 of 87 (22th 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 M4 Convertible placed highest in 2015 at #55 of 71, and lowest in 2020 at #68 of 87. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 481 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 450 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 481 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 450 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 16 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 481 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 450 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 455 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 438 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 459 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 440 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 459 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 440 | 5/10 |
What M4 Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 BMW M4 Convertible burns 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,816 | $91 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,118 | $106 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,421 | $121 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $3,900 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $8,250 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 20 mpg the BMW M4 Convertible is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $335 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.