BMW X1 sDrive28i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X1 sDrive28i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2013 to 2022. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #5 of 59 (93th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #8 of 64 (89th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #15 of 75 (81th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #21 of 74 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #20 of 77 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #21 of 80 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #21 of 78 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #21 of 66 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #28 of 69 (60th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW X1 sDrive28i placed highest in 2013 at #5 of 59, and lowest in 2022 at #28 of 69. It spent 9 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 324 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 327 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 327 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 336 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 337 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 337 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 338 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 33 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 335 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 24 | 33 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 327 | 7/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2014 | 27 → 26 mpg | -1 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2019 → 2020 | 26 → 27 mpg | +1 mpg | 426 gal |
What X1 sDrive28i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2022 BMW X1 sDrive28i burns 426 to 426 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 | $1,278 | $1,278 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,491 | $1,491 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,704 | $1,704 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2022 model year is $2,850 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 27 mpg the BMW X1 sDrive28i is 6 mpg better the median, which is worth about $426 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large 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.