BMW · 2008–2013 · Gas
BMW 1 Series MPG by year
The EPA has rated 6 model years of the BMW 1 Series, from 2008 to 2013. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2013, at 23 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2013 model is 5% more efficient than the best 2008 model (23 vs. 22 MPG). The 2013 model is about as efficient as the median subcompact car (23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- 1 Series, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every 1 Series model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,576 |
| 2012 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,576 |
| 2011 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 28 | 23 | — | 7 | $2,576 |
| 2010 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 28 | 22.5 | — | 7 | $2,693 |
| 2009 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 28 | 21 | — | 7 | $2,693 |
| 2008 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
19 / 28 | 20 | — | 7 | $2,693 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare 1 Series model years
See how much a newer 1 Series would save over an older one.
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 1 Series year has the best fuel economy?
The 2011 BMW 1 Series, rated up to 23 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,576 a year.
Which BMW 1 Series year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2008 model, whose most efficient version is rated 22 MPG combined (about $2,693 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest BMW 1 Series?
The 2013 BMW 1 Series is rated up to 23 MPG combined.