The BMW 330e does 28.7 mpg combined (26 city, 33.4 highway), which works out to about $1,338 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other Hybrid cars it sits below the average of 29.8 mpg.
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
The BMW 330e burns a gallon every 28.7 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 418 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.111 |
| Fuel per year | $1,338 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,690 |
| Against other Hybrid cars | +$49 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,686 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The BMW 330e gives up 7.4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 33.4 out there against 26 in town, a 28% drop worth $327 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33.4 mpg | $1,150 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7.4 mpg (28%) | Typical for its type |
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. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 BMW 330e get?
28.7 mpg combined on average — 26 in the city and 33.4 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2016–2024.
How much does a BMW 330e cost in fuel per year?
About $1,338 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,690 over five years, or 0.111 dollars a mile.
Which 330e engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl Hybrid at 28.7 mpg.
Is the 330e good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other Hybrid cars it sits below the average of 29.8 mpg, computed across 1162 ratings.
Are these real-world 330e figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the BMW 330e is $2,686 against the $1,338 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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