Against 417 other V6 cars rated 2011–2013, the 335is sits right on their 20.8 mpg average.
Every BMW 335is engine, compared
The BMW 335is 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 | 18 / 26 | 2011–2013 | $1,829 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Civic gets 38.5 mpg, the Volkswagen Beetle 27.3 mpg and the Audi A3 32 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2013 335is. The 335is costs the most of them to run: $832 a year more than the Honda Civic.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2013) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2011–2013 | −$17 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,650 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2013 BMW 335is gives up 8 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 18 in the city, $656 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2013) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (44%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 335is changed over the years
Combined figure across the 3 model years the 335is was rated in, all of them at 21 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2012 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2011 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the BMW 335is — 1 engine across 2011–2013. 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 $3,650. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2013 BMW 335is get?
21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2011 the 335is has averaged 21 mpg.
Is the 2013 335is more efficient than the 2012?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Does the 335is get better gas mileage than the Honda Civic?
No: 21 mpg for the 2013 335is against 38.5 for the 2014 Honda Civic, about $832 a year more to run.
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