BMW M vs Chevrolet Camaro
The BMW M is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Chevrolet Camaro, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the BMW M leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2024
Chevrolet Camaro
Subcompact Cars · 76 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | BMW M | Chevrolet Camaro |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 25 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 22 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 32 mpg ✓ | 31 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,900 | $2,650 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 264 g/mi ✓ | 353 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid | SIDI, SIDI;, SIDI; ZL1, Z/28 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7) | Automatic (S10), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium and Electricity, Premium | Regular, Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2024 |
| Configurations on record | 236 | 76 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
M vs Camaro: common questions
Which is better on gas, the BMW M or the Chevrolet Camaro?
The BMW M is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 26 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Chevrolet Camaro, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Camaro runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,900 for the BMW M — a difference of roughly $250 per year.
What engines do the M and Camaro offer?
BMW M: SIDI; PHEV, SIDI, SIDI; Mild Hybrid. Chevrolet Camaro: SIDI, SIDI;, SIDI; ZL1, Z/28.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the BMW M and the Chevrolet Camaro as Subcompact Cars, so they compete directly.
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