BMW M4 Coupe MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW M4 Coupe has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 13 model years, from 2015 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 19 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 | #86 of 102 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #90 of 108 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #82 of 100 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #81 of 95 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #74 of 86 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #70 of 79 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #69 of 79 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #64 of 74 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #61 of 75 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #57 of 69 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #48 of 59 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #39 of 46 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #19 of 21 (10th 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 Coupe placed highest in 2027 at #19 of 21, and lowest in 2016 at #90 of 108. It spent 0 of its 13 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 19 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 |
| 2021 | 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 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 471 | 3/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 440 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 470 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 440 | 4/10 |
| 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 | 439 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 17 | 24 | 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 | 459 | 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 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
What M4 Coupe fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 BMW M4 Coupe 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 M4 Coupe is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $570 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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Other BMW nameplates
Every BMW model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.