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2008 BMW M MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 BMW M is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG. That's up 3 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 49 subcompact cars rated for 2008, it ranks 46th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,703 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,703 15,000 mi/yr · $24.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #46 of 49 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 BMW M's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2008 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1MINI MiniE98 MPGe $918
  2. 2Toyota Yaris32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  4. 4Honda Civic29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Chevrolet Cobalt29 MPG $1,603
  6. 46BMW M16 MPG $3,703
  7. 49Aston Martin DB913 MPG $4,558
2008 MOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,821/yr

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

M MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual
M3 Coupe		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
RWD · 4.0L 8-cyl · 7-speed automatic
M3 Convertible		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
RWD · 4.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual
M3 Convertible		 Gas 13 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703
RWD · 5.0L 10-cyl · 6-speed manual
M5		 Gas 11 MPG 17 MPG 13 MPG — $4,558
RWD · 5.0L 10-cyl · 7-speed automatic
M5		 Gas 11 MPG 17 MPG 13 MPG — $4,558

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
4.0L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
89 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2008 BMW M vs. rivals

vs Maserati GranTurismo 15 MPG · $3,950/yr M saves $247/yr vs Lexus IS F 18 MPG · $3,292/yr IS F saves $411/yr vs Porsche 911 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 911 saves $585/yr vs Audi S4 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi S5 19 MPG · $3,118/yr S5 saves $585/yr vs Infiniti G37 20 MPG · $2,962/yr G37 saves $741/yr vs Saleen S281 Family 14 MPG · $4,232/yr M saves $529/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 BMW M?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 BMW M use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 BMW M?

The 2008 BMW M's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 BMW M per year?

About $3,703 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $24.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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