The 2026 BMW 228 window sticker reads 31 mpg combined (27 city, 39 highway) for the 2L 4-cyl.
The BMW 228 window sticker — build, options & years
The BMW 228 ran from 2026–2026.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 228 VIN decoder.
What the BMW 228 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 228:
The label also prints an estimated $2,500 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Compact Cars, 2026) the best 228 version ranks #4 of 17 on combined MPG (the class best is 50 mpg).
The 228 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the 228 (31 mpg, 2026) sits behind the Toyota Corolla and Nissan Versa.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 228 | 2026 | — | |
| Toyota Corolla | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Subaru WRX | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Nissan Versa | 2025 | 5★ |
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The BMW 228 is too new for a ForCar Reliability Score — not enough NHTSA safety, recall or owner-complaint history yet.
Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: BMW 228 VIN decoder.
228 window sticker — every model year
Any 228 from 2026–2026: 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 228
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 228, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 228 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the BMW 228 window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 31 mpg combined, #4 of 17 in its EPA class (Compact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,500 a year.
Does the BMW 228 sticker show better MPG than the Toyota Corolla?
No: the most efficient 2026 BMW 228 reads 31 mpg combined, the 2026 Toyota Corolla 50.
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