BMW X2 sDrive28i MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW X2 sDrive28i has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2018 to 2023. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #71 of 125 (44th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #76 of 127 (40th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #65 of 124 (48th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #63 of 116 (46th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #62 of 121 (49th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #62 of 117 (47th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW X2 sDrive28i placed highest in 2022 at #62 of 121, and lowest in 2019 at #76 of 127. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 329 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 330 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 330 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 330 | 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 | 341 | 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 | 341 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → 2020 | 26 → 27 mpg | +1 mpg | 426 gal |
What X2 sDrive28i fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2023 BMW X2 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 2023 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 Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 27 mpg the BMW X2 sDrive28i is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $119 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.