The 2013 BMW 135i window sticker reads 23 mpg combined (20 city, 28 highway) for the 3L 6-cyl.
The BMW 135i window sticker — build, options & years
The BMW 135i ran from 2008–2014 across 2 generations (2008, 2011).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 135i VIN decoder.
What the BMW 135i sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2013 135i:
The label also prints an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 2013) the best 135i version ranks #13 of 29 on combined MPG (the class best is 44 mpg).
How the 135i's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2008 to 2013:
Combined went from 21 mpg in 2008 to 23 in 2013.
The 135i sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the 135i has the best figure of the 2: 23 mpg for its most efficient 2013 version.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 135i | 2013 | — | |
| Mazda RX-8 | 2011 | — |
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Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: BMW 135i VIN decoder.
135i window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 5 BMW 135i window stickers from VINs so far, opened 7 times. The most requested model years are 2011, 2013 and 2009.
Any 135i from 2008–2014: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other BMW models: BMW window stickers.
Other BMW window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | |
| BMW X5 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| BMW X3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 30 mpg | |
| BMW M4 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | |
| BMW M5 | Midsize Cars | 20 mpg | |
| BMW i8 | Subcompact Cars | 28 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a BMW 135i
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 135i, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 135i all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the BMW 135i window sticker show?
The 2013 label shows up to 23 mpg combined, #13 of 29 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,350 a year.
Does the BMW 135i sticker show better MPG than the Mazda RX-8?
Yes: the most efficient 2013 BMW 135i reads 23 mpg combined, the 2011 Mazda RX-8 19.
Which BMW 135i years do people look up most?
2011, with 2 of the 5 BMW 135i window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2013 and 2009.
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