Against 455 other 4-cyl cars rated 2022–2024, the 228i beats their 26.7 mpg average by 1.3 mpg, about $67 a year.
Every BMW 228i engine, compared
The BMW 228i was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 23.5 / 34.1 | 2014–2024 | $1,396 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Civic gets 39.3 mpg, the Audi A3 30.7 mpg and the Lexus RC 22.3 mpg, next to 28 mpg for the 2024 228i.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2024) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2022–2024 | −$67 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,800 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2024 BMW 228i gives up 10 mpg in town: 34 on the highway against 24 in the city, $471 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2024) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 34 mpg | $1,129 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 mpg (42%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 228i changed over the years
The 228i peaked in 2024 at 28 mpg (24 city, 34 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2020 at 27 — 1 mpg apart, or $51 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2023 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2022 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2021 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2020 | 23 / 33 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2016 | 23 / 35 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2015 | 23 / 35 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2014 | 23 / 35 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the BMW 228i — 1 engine across 2014–2024. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,800. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2024 BMW 228i get?
28 mpg combined, 24 city and 34 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2014 the 228i has averaged 27.5 mpg.
Is the 2024 228i more efficient than the 2023?
About the same: 28 against 28 mpg combined.
Which 228i year has the best gas mileage?
The 2024, at 28 mpg combined (24 city, 34 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the 228i get better gas mileage than the Honda Civic?
No: 28 mpg for the 2024 228i against 39.3 for the 2025 Honda Civic, about $394 a year more to run.
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