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2016 BMW 2 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 BMW 2 Series is a subcompact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (23 city / 34 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 27 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 39 subcompact cars rated for 2016, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,194 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 23 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,194 15,000 mi/yr · $14.63 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #21 of 39 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 BMW 2 Series's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	23	9.8	10.2
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	27	11.5	8.7

How it ranks among 2016 Subcompact Cars

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1BMW i3124 MPGe $729
2Chevrolet Spark EV119 MPGe $764
3Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
4Fiat 500e112 MPGe $810
5BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid117 MPGe + 39 MPG $905
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21BMW 2 Series27 MPG $2,194
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39Toyota Mirai67 MPGe $8,060

2016 2 SeriesOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,194/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

2 Series MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 228i xDrive	Gas	23 MPG	34 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 228i Convertible	Gas	23 MPG	34 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 228i	Gas	23 MPG	35 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual 228i	Gas	22 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 228i xDrive Convertible	Gas	22 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic M235i Convertible	Gas	20 MPG	30 MPG	24 MPG	—	$2,469
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic M235i xDrive	Gas	20 MPG	30 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual M235i	Gas	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual M235i Convertible	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Passenger volume: 89 cu ft
Cargo volume: 10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 335 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 6/10

2016 BMW 2 Series vs. rivals

vs Audi S3 26 MPG · $2,279/yr 2 Series saves $84/yr vs Audi A5 26 MPG · $2,279/yr 2 Series saves $84/yr vs Lexus RC 26 MPG · $2,279/yr 2 Series saves $84/yr vs Audi S5 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 2 Series saves $627/yr vs Audi TTS Coupe 25 MPG · $2,370/yr 2 Series saves $176/yr vs Audi A3 28 MPG · $1,661/yr A3 saves $534/yr vs Audi TT Coupe 26 MPG · $1,788/yr TT Coupe saves $406/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 BMW 2 Series?

Up to 27 MPG combined (23 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 22 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 BMW 2 Series use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 BMW 2 Series?