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BMW 6 Series: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2019
The BMW 6 Series was last rated in the data for model year 2019, at 23 MPG combined, 10th of 11 compact cars, in the bottom quarter.
- 23MPG combined10th of 11 in class
- $3,550a year in fuel10th of 11 in class
- 378g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is 5th of 6 gasoline compact cars, in the bottom quarter. The median of that narrower group is 26 MPG, against 33 MPG for all compact cars together.
Among all gasoline models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 10th of 28 gasoline models, in the upper half.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Cadillac ATS at 25 MPG and just behind it is the STI S209 at 17 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $3,550 a year. That is $950 more than the compact cars median of $2,600.
It emits 378 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the compact cars median is 294, a difference of 84 g/mile.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 20 and its highway rating 29: the highway figure is 9 higher. 6 versions are rated for 2019. The most efficient, 640i Gran Coupe: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S8), RWD, gets 23 MPG; the least efficient listed, Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe: 4.4 L, 8 cyl, Automatic (S8), AWD, gets 20 MPG, a gap of 3 MPG. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $550 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 640i Gran Coupe: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S8), RWD | 23 | 20 | 29 | $3,550 | 378 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Turismo: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S8), AWD | 23 | 20 | 28 | $3,550 | 388 |
| 640i xDrive Gran Coupe: 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S8), AWD | 22 | 19 | 28 | $3,750 | 397 |
| 650i Gran Coupe: 4.4 L, 8 cyl, Automatic (S8), RWD | 21 | 18 | 26 | $3,900 | 432 |
| 650i xDrive Gran Coupe: 4.4 L, 8 cyl, Automatic (S8), AWD | 20 | 17 | 25 | $4,100 | 448 |
| Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe: 4.4 L, 8 cyl, Automatic (S8), AWD | 20 | 17 | 25 | $4,100 | 448 |
Year by year
The BMW 6 Series appears in the data for model year 2019 only, one of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 23 | 20 | $3,550 | 378 | 30.5 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac ATS | Gasoline | 25 | $3,300 | 2019 |
| STI S209 | Gasoline | 17 | $4,850 | 2019 |
| Volkswagen Beetle | Gasoline | 29 | $2,300 | 2019 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | Gasoline | 33 | $2,050 | 2019 |
| Chevrolet Cruze Diesel | Diesel | 37 | $2,600 | 2019 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Infiniti QX30 27 MPG, $3,050 a year, 2 versions, last rated 2019
Compare and rank
Rankings: Compact cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.