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2013 BMW M MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 BMW M is a midsize or large SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2012 model. Among 45 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2013, it ranks 39th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,485 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,485 15,000 mi/yr · $23.24 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2013 #39 of 45 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2013 BMW M's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	22	9.4	10.7
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 2013 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
2Ford Explorer23 MPG $2,022
3GMC Yukon Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
4Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
5Cadillac Escalade Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
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39BMW M17 MPG $3,485
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45Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2013 MOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

M MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual M6 Coupe	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 4.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual M3 Coupe	Gas	14 MPG	21 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 4.0L 8-cyl · 7-speed dual-clutch M3 Coupe	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 4.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual M3 Convertible	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch M6 Coupe	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic X5 M	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.4L 8-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 88 cu ft
Cargo volume: 11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 516 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 4/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4/10

2013 BMW M vs. rivals

vs Lexus GX 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz R-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr R-Class saves $194/yr vs Audi Q7 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Q7 saves $194/yr vs Infiniti QX56 16 MPG · $3,703/yr M saves $218/yr vs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 16 MPG · $3,703/yr M saves $218/yr vs Porsche Cayenne 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Cayenne saves $367/yr vs Lexus LX 14 MPG · $4,232/yr M saves $747/yr vs Land Rover LR4 14 MPG · $4,232/yr M saves $747/yr vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class 13 MPG · $4,558/yr M saves $1,072/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 BMW M?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 BMW M use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 BMW M?