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BMW M6 Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record

The BMW M6 Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 11 model years, from 2007 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2007). The EPA record holds 21 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.

17best combined mpg (2013)
13worst combined mpg (2007)
17latest year best (2018)
21configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2007213 mpg13 mpg#38 of 40 (5th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2008213 mpg13 mpg#58 of 59 (2th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2009213 mpg13 mpg#60 of 61 (2th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2010213 mpg13 mpg#62 of 63 (2th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2012116 mpg16 mpg#70 of 76 (8th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumCompact Cars
2013217 mpg16 mpg#62 of 71 (13th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2014217 mpg16 mpg#55 of 63 (13th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2015217 mpg16 mpg#66 of 71 (7th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2016217 mpg16 mpg#65 of 71 (9th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2017217 mpg16 mpg#79 of 88 (10th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
2018217 mpg16 mpg#76 of 82 (7th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW M6 Convertible placed highest in 2007 at #38 of 40, and lowest in 2017 at #79 of 88. It spent 0 of its 11 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 21 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20184.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop142016718.818.6$4,8505532/10
20184.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop152217676.517.5$4,5505223/10
20174.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop142016718.818.6$4,8505532/10
20174.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop152217676.517.5$4,5505193/10
20164.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop142016718.818.6$4,8505533/10
20164.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop152217676.517.5$4,5505163/10
20154.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop142016718.818.6$4,8505533/10
20154.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop152217676.517.5$4,5505164/10
20144.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop142016718.818.6$4,8505523/10
20144.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged, start-stop152217676.517.5$4,5505173/10
20134.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged142016718.818.6$4,8505523/10
20134.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd PremiumSIDI, turbocharged152217676.517.5$4,5505164/10
20124.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) PremiumSIDI, turbocharged142016718.818.6$4,850555.4375n/a
20105.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium5.0L 10-cyl111713884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a
20105.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium5.0L 10-cyl111713884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a
20095.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium5.0L 10-cyl111713884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a
20095.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) PremiumSMG TRANS111713884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a
20085.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium5.0L 10-cyl111713884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a
20085.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) PremiumSMG TRANS111713884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a
20075.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) PremiumSMG TRANS111713884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a
20075.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium5.0L 10-cyl111713884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

ChangeBest combinedDeltaGallons a year at the newer rating
2010 → 201213 → 16 mpg+3 mpg719 gal
2012 → 201316 → 17 mpg+1 mpg676 gal

What M6 Convertible fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 BMW M6 Convertible burns 676 to 719 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$2,029$2,156$127
$3.50/gal$2,368$2,516$148
$4.00/gal$2,706$2,875$169

EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $4,550 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $11,500 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 17 mpg the BMW M6 Convertible is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $691 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other BMW nameplates

Every BMW model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.