BMW i8 MPG & Fuel Economy

The 2020 BMW i8 gets up to 28 MPG combined (28 city / 29 highway) in EPA testing.

Latest model year (2020):

The BMW i8 gets up to 27 MPG combined (26 city / 29 highway) in the Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

BMW i8 MPG — All Years

YearTrimEngineFuelCity (MPG)Hwy (MPG)Combined (MPG)
2020Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LPremium Gasoline262927
2020Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LPremium Gasoline262927
2019Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LPremium Gasoline262927
2019Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LPremium Gasoline262927
2017Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LPremium Gasoline282928
2016Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LPremium Gasoline282928
2015Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LPremium Gasoline282928

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

BMW i8 MPG FAQ

What is the MPG of the BMW i8?

The BMW i8 gets up to 28 MPG combined (28 city / 29 highway) in the 2020 model year. Fuel economy varies by engine and trim — see the full table above for details.

Which BMW i8 trim has the best fuel economy?

The Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L trim offers the best combined fuel economy at 28 MPG. Smaller engines and front-wheel-drive configurations typically achieve the highest MPG.

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