Against 381 other 4-cyl cars rated 2024–2026, the M235 sits right on their 26.3 mpg average.
Every BMW M235 engine, compared
The BMW M235 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 | 24 / 33 | 2025–2026 | $1,422 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.119 |
| Fuel per year | $1,422 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,110 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2024–2026 | −$38 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,850 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 BMW M235 gives up 9 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 24 in the city, $436 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the M235 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the M235 was rated in, all of them at 27 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2025 | 24 / 33 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the BMW M235 — 1 engine across 2025–2026. 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 $2,850. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 BMW M235 get?
27 mpg combined, 24 city and 33 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2025 the M235 has averaged 27 mpg.
Is the 2026 M235 more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 27 against 27 mpg combined.
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