BMW · 1984–2019 · Gas
BMW 6 Series MPG by year
The EPA has rated 21 model years of the BMW 6 Series, from 1984 to 2019. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2013, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2019 model is 28% more efficient than the best 1984 model (23 vs. 18 MPG). The 2019 model is 23% less efficient than the median compact car that year (23 vs. 30 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- 6 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 6 Series model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 29 | 30 | — | 5 | $2,576 |
| 2018 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 29 | 25 | — | 5 | $2,576 |
| 2017 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 30 | 24 | — | 6 | $2,469 |
| 2016 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 30 | 25 | — | 6 | $2,469 |
| 2015 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 31 | 25 | — | 5 | $2,370 |
| 2014 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 19 |
22 / 32 | 23 | — | 5 | $2,370 |
| 2013 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 19 |
23 / 32 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,279 |
| 2012 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 17 |
23 / 32 | 28 | — | 6 | $2,279 |
| 2010 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 22 | 22.5 | — | 3 | $3,292 |
| 2009 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 22 | 21 | — | 3 | $3,292 |
| 2008 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 22 | 20 | — | 3 | $3,292 |
| 2007 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 22 | 20 | — | 5 | $3,292 |
| 2006 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 23 | 20 | — | 5 | $3,292 |
| 2005 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 24 | 19 | — | 5 | $3,118 |
| 2004 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 24 | 19 | — | 5 | $3,118 |
| 1989 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 21 | 23 | — | 2 | $2,906 |
| 1988 | Gas | 15 MPG lowest 12 |
14 / 19 | 24 | — | 3 | $3,100 |
| 1987 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 12 |
15 / 20 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,906 |
| 1986 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
14 / 20 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,735 |
| 1985 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 20 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,735 |
| 1984 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 22 | 23 | — | 1 | $2,583 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 6 Series year has the best fuel economy?
The 2012 BMW 6 Series, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,279 a year.
Which BMW 6 Series year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2006 model, whose most efficient version is rated 18 MPG combined (about $3,292 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest BMW 6 Series?
The 2019 BMW 6 Series is rated up to 23 MPG combined.