BMW M6
13 MPG The 2010 BMW M6 is EPA-rated at 13 MPG combined (11 city / 17 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 1154 gallons, $3692 a year in fuel, or $0.246 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1989–2010 run it averages 12.8 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 6 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 | $0.192 | $1923 | $2885 | $3846 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.231 | $2308 | $3462 | $4615 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.246 | $2462 | $3692 | $4923 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.269 | $2692 | $4038 | $5385 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.308 | $3077 | $4615 | $6154 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.346 | $3462 | $5192 | $6923 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.385 | $3846 | $5769 | $7692 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 MPG | 11 | 17 | $5950 | 684 | 2 |
| 2009 | 13 MPG | 11 | 17 | $5950 | 684 | 2 |
| 2008 | 13 MPG | 11 | 17 | $5950 | 684 | 2 |
| 2007 | 13 MPG | 11 | 17 | $5950 | 684 | 2 |
| 2006 | 13 MPG | 11 | 17 | $5950 | 684 | 1 |
| 1989 | 12 MPG | 9 | 17 | $6400 | 741 | 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 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the BMW M6 ranks 223 on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 6 Series (13.7), Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible (14), Roush Performance Stage 3 Mustang (14.5), BMW 850ci (15), Audi S4 Cabriolet (15.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 684 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 10.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the BMW M6 get?
The 2010 BMW M6 is rated at 13 MPG combined by the EPA — 11 city and 17 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 12.8 MPG, ranging from 12 to 13 depending on year and trim.
How much does a BMW M6 cost in fuel per year?
At 13 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 1154 gallons — roughly $3692 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.246 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2010 model is $5950.
Has the BMW M6 become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 12 MPG in 1989 to 13 in 2010 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 8% across 6 model years.
Is the BMW M6 efficient for its class?
It ranks 223 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG. That is 11.2 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.