Against 429 other V6 cars rated 2014–2016, the 335i beats their 21.8 mpg average by 1.2 mpg, about $91 a year.
Every BMW 335i engine, compared
The BMW 335i 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 19.7 / 28.9 | 2007–2016 | $1,684 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Corolla gets 34 mpg, the Lexus IS 24 mpg and the Nissan Versa 34 mpg, next to 23 mpg for the 2016 335i. The 335i costs the most of them to run: $541 a year more than the Toyota Corolla.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2014–2016 | −$91 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,415 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 BMW 335i gives up 10 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 20 in the city, $640 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 335i changed over the years
The 335i peaked in 2013 at 26 mpg (23 city, 32 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2010 at 20 — 6 mpg apart, or $443 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2016 car does 23. The 2016 model loses 2 mpg against 25 for the 2015. The biggest single-year change came in 2012: 22 to 26 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 20 / 30 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2015 | 21 / 31 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2014 | 22 / 32 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2013 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2012 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2011 | 19 / 28 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2008 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2007 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the BMW 335i — 1 engine across 2007–2016. 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 $3,415. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 BMW 335i get?
23 mpg combined, 20 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the 335i has averaged 22.8 mpg.
Is the 2016 335i more efficient than the 2015?
No: 23 against 25 mpg combined, about $134 a year more to run.
Which 335i year has the best gas mileage?
The 2013, at 26 mpg combined (23 city, 32 highway).
Does the 335i get better gas mileage than the Toyota Corolla?
No: 23 mpg for the 2016 335i against 34 for the 2017 Toyota Corolla, about $541 a year more to run.
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