BMW M440i Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW M440i Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2021 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 29 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #22 of 79 (73th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #30 of 74 (60th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #29 of 75 (62th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #33 of 69 (53th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #14 of 59 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #11 of 46 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #6 of 21 (75th 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 M440i Convertible placed highest in 2027 at #6 of 21, and lowest in 2024 at #33 of 69. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 299 | 6/10 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 300 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 301 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 338 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 340 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 340 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 338 | 5/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 → 2025 | 26 → 29 mpg | +3 mpg | 397 gal |
What M440i Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 BMW M440i Convertible burns 397 to 397 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 | $1,190 | $1,190 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,388 | $1,388 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,586 | $1,586 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $2,650 to $2,650 a year in fuel, or $2,000 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 29 mpg the BMW M440i Convertible is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $289 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.