BMW X2 M35i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X2 M35i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2019 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #89 of 127 (30th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #70 of 124 (44th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #69 of 116 (41th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #68 of 121 (44th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #61 of 117 (48th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #86 of 176 (51th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #109 of 194 (44th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #110 of 188 (42th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW X2 M35i placed highest in 2023 at #61 of 117, and lowest in 2026 at #110 of 188. It spent 1 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 338 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 332 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 333 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 31 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 333 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 339 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 339 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 338 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 348 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → 2020 | 25 → 26 mpg | +1 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2022 → 2023 | 26 → 27 mpg | +1 mpg | 426 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 27 → 26 mpg | -1 mpg | 442 gal |
What X2 M35i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 BMW X2 M35i burns 442 to 442 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 | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,000 to $3,000 a year in fuel, or $3,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 26 mpg the BMW X2 M35i is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $62 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.