Against 296 other Hybrid cars rated 2022–2024, the 330e trails their 28.1 mpg average by 1.1 mpg, about $55 a year.
Every BMW 330e engine, compared
The BMW 330e 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 Hybrid | 26 / 33.4 | 2016–2024 | $1,338 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Lexus IS gets 22.7 mpg, the Acura TLX 23 mpg and the Subaru WRX 22 mpg, next to 27 mpg for the 2024 330e. The 330e is the cheapest of them to run: $323 a year less than the Subaru WRX.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2024) | $0.119 |
| Fuel per year | $1,422 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,110 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2022–2024 | +$55 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,686 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2024 BMW 330e gives up 8 mpg in town: 32 on the highway against 24 in the city, $400 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 | 32 mpg | $1,200 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 330e changed over the years
The 330e peaked in 2016 at 31 mpg (28 city, 36 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2024 at 27 — 4 mpg apart, or $183 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2024 car does 27.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2023 | 24 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2022 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2021 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2018 | 28 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2017 | 28 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2016 | 28 / 36 | 1 | $1,239 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the BMW 330e — 1 engine across 2016–2024. 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 $2,686. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2024 BMW 330e get?
27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2016 the 330e has averaged 28.7 mpg.
Is the 2024 330e more efficient than the 2023?
About the same: 27 against 27 mpg combined.
Which 330e year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016, at 31 mpg combined (28 city, 36 highway).
Does the 330e get better gas mileage than the Lexus IS?
Yes: 27 mpg for the 2024 330e against 22.7 for the 2025 Lexus IS, about $270 a year less to run.
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