BMW 335i
24.5 MPG The 2015 BMW 335i is EPA-rated at 24.5 MPG combined (20.5 city / 30 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 612 gallons, $1959 a year in fuel, or $0.131 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2015 run it averages 22.2 MPG, improving by 4 MPG over 9 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 | $0.102 | $1020 | $1531 | $2041 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.122 | $1224 | $1837 | $2449 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.131 | $1306 | $1959 | $2612 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.163 | $1633 | $2449 | $3265 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.184 | $1837 | $2755 | $3673 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.204 | $2041 | $3061 | $4082 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24.5 MPG | 20.5 | 30 | $3150 | 370 | 2 |
| 2014 | 24 MPG | 21 | 30.5 | $3225 | 367 | 2 |
| 2013 | 24.5 MPG | 21.5 | 30.5 | $3150 | 366 | 2 |
| 2012 | 24.5 MPG | 21.5 | 30.5 | $3150 | 364 | 2 |
| 2011 | 22 MPG | 19 | 28 | $3500 | 404 | 2 |
| 2010 | 20 MPG | 17 | 26 | $3850 | 444 | 2 |
| 2009 | 20 MPG | 17 | 26 | $3850 | 444 | 2 |
| 2008 | 20 MPG | 17 | 26 | $3850 | 444 | 2 |
| 2007 | 20.5 MPG | 17.5 | 26 | $3750 | 434 | 2 |
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 335i ranks 102 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura TLX FWD (25), Acura TLX FWD A-SPEC (25), Audi Q3 (25), Audi Q3 quattro (25), Lexus IS 300 (25).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 370 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the BMW 335i get?
The 2015 BMW 335i is rated at 24.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 20.5 city and 30 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 22.2 MPG, ranging from 20 to 26 depending on year and trim.
How much does a BMW 335i cost in fuel per year?
At 24.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 612 gallons — roughly $1959 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.131 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2015 model is $3150.
Has the BMW 335i become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 20.5 MPG in 2007 to 24.5 in 2015 — an improvement of 4 MPG, or 20% across 9 model years.
Is the BMW 335i efficient for its class?
It ranks 102 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 2.1 worse 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.