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.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #38 of 40 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2008 | 2 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #58 of 59 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2009 | 2 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #60 of 61 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2010 | 2 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #62 of 63 (2th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #70 of 76 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #62 of 71 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #55 of 63 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #66 of 71 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #65 of 71 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #79 of 88 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | #76 of 82 (7th 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 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.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 553 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 553 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 519 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 553 | 3/10 |
| 2016 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 516 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 553 | 3/10 |
| 2015 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 516 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 552 | 3/10 |
| 2014 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 517 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 552 | 3/10 |
| 2013 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 516 | 4/10 |
| 2012 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.0L 10-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 5.0L 10-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.0L 10-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SMG TRANS | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.0L 10-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SMG TRANS | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SMG TRANS | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2007 | 5.0L 10-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 5.0L 10-cyl | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/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.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2012 | 13 → 16 mpg | +3 mpg | 719 gal |
| 2012 → 2013 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 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 price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $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.
- 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.