BMW 328d
36 MPG The 2018 BMW 328d is EPA-rated at 36 MPG combined (31 city / 43 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 417 gallons, $1333 a year in fuel, or $0.089 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2014–2018 run it averages 35.8 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.069 | $694 | $1042 | $1389 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.083 | $833 | $1250 | $1667 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.089 | $889 | $1333 | $1778 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.097 | $972 | $1458 | $1944 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.111 | $1111 | $1667 | $2222 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.139 | $1389 | $2083 | $2778 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 36 MPG | 31 | 43 | $2150 | 285 | 1 |
| 2017 | 36 MPG | 31 | 43 | $2150 | 285 | 1 |
| 2016 | 35 MPG | 31 | 42 | $2250 | 284 | 1 |
| 2015 | 36 MPG | 31 | 43 | $2150 | 285 | 1 |
| 2014 | 36 MPG | 31 | 43 | $2150 | 285 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the BMW 328d ranks 16 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (37), Lexus UX 250h AWD (39), Chevrolet Volt (42), Lexus CT 200h (42), Lexus UX 250h (42).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 285 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the BMW 328d get?
The 2018 BMW 328d is rated at 36 MPG combined by the EPA — 31 city and 43 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 35.8 MPG, ranging from 35 to 36 depending on year and trim.
How much does a BMW 328d cost in fuel per year?
At 36 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 417 gallons — roughly $1333 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.089 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2018 model is $2150.
Has the BMW 328d become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 36 MPG today against 36 in 2014 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the BMW 328d efficient for its class?
It ranks 16 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 9.4 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.