2012 BMW 328I fuel economy
The EPA lists 10 versions of the 2012 BMW 328I. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 27 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 34 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 20 to 27 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 23 and 34 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,050 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328i Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 34 | 27 MPG | $3,050 |
| 328i Automatic (S8) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG | $3,150 |
| 328i Coupe Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 22 MPG | $3,750 |
| 328i Coupe Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| 328i Sport Wagon Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,900 |
| 328i Coupe xDrive Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| 328i Coupe xDrive Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| 328i Sport Wagon Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| 328i xDrive Sport Wagon Automatic (S6) | 6-cyl 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
| 328i xDrive Sport Wagon Manual 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $4,100 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,050 per year in fuel, versus $4,100 for the least efficient.