Against 161 other V6 cars rated 2025–2027, the M4 trails their 20.9 mpg average by 1.9 mpg, about $184 a year.
Every BMW M4 engine, compared
The BMW M4 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 | 16.5 / 24.2 | 2015–2027 | $1,969 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Bentley Continental gets 19 mpg, the Lexus LC 18 mpg and the Audi RS 3 23 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2027 M4.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2027) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2025–2027 | +$184 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,958 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2027 BMW M4 gives up 7 mpg in town: 23 on the highway against 16 in the city, $730 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2027) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (44%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the M4 changed over the years
The M4 peaked in 2020 at 20 mpg (17 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2027 at 19 — 1 mpg apart, or $101 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2027 car does 19.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2026 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2025 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2024 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2023 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2022 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2021 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2020 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2019 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2018 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2017 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2016 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2015 | 17 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 13 EPA ratings of the BMW M4 — 1 engine across 2015–2027. 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 $3,958. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2027 BMW M4 get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2015 the M4 has averaged 19.5 mpg.
Is the 2027 M4 more efficient than the 2026?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which M4 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2020, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 25 highway).
Does the M4 get better gas mileage than the Bentley Continental?
About the same: 19 mpg for the 2027 M4 against 19 for the 2026 Bentley Continental.
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