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BMW Alpina Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 2003–2012 · Updated Oct 30, 2026 · 4.5 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 2026 BMW Alpina window sticker reads 17 mpg combined (16 city, 20 highway) for the 4.4L 8-cyl hybrid.

The BMW Alpina window sticker — build, options & years

The BMW Alpina ran from 2003–2012.

Powertrain on the label
4.4L 8-cyl Hybrid
EPA fuel economy
17 mpg combined (2026)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW Alpina VIN decoder.

What the BMW Alpina sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2026 Alpina:

FIG.01·BMW Alpina — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving16 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising20 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label17 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Large Cars, 2026) the best Alpina version ranks #12 of 14 on combined MPG (the class best is 51 mpg).

How the Alpina's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 2011 to 2026:

FIG.02·BMW Alpina — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
201120132015201720192021202320252026171919182019171717
RANGE 17 → 17·SOURCE EPA · 2011–2026

Combined went from 17 mpg in 2011 to 17 in 2026; the best year on file is 2019 at 20 mpg.

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ForCar Reliability Score
BMW Alpina · 2 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.8
Complaint severity5.0

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: BMW Alpina VIN decoder.

Alpina window sticker — every model year

Any Alpina from 2003–2012: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other BMW models: BMW window stickers.

Other BMW window stickers

FIG.06·Other BMW window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
BMW M31988–2026Compact Cars29 mpg
BMW X52000–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD27 mpg
BMW X32004–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD30 mpg
BMW M42015–2026Subcompact Cars30 mpg
BMW M51988–2026Midsize Cars20 mpg
BMW i82014–2020Subcompact Cars28 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a BMW Alpina

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Alpina, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW Alpina all three must show the same number.
Everything on the BMW Alpina
Recalls1 campaignsFuel economy17 mpg bestCargo space14 cu ftUsed prices71 listingsDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2003–2012

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the BMW Alpina window sticker show?

The 2026 label shows up to 17 mpg combined, #12 of 14 in its EPA class (Large Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $4,550 a year.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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