BMW 1 Series MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW 1 Series model year from 2008 to 2013 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 1 Series has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2013 (up to 23 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

BMW 1 Series fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2013 20–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2012 20–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2011 20–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2010 20–22 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2009 20–22 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2008 20–22 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl

2013 BMW 1 Series: engines & MPG

The 2013 1 Series was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 20 28 23 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 27 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 28 22 MPG
128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 28 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 28 21 MPG
128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 26 21 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Premium 18 25 20 MPG
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Premium 18 25 20 MPG

2012 BMW 1 Series: engines & MPG

The 2012 1 Series was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 20 28 23 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 27 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 27 22 MPG
128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 27 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 28 21 MPG
128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 26 21 MPG
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 18 25 20 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 18 25 20 MPG

2011 BMW 1 Series: engines & MPG

The 2011 1 Series was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 20 28 23 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 28 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 28 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 28 22 MPG
128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 28 22 MPG
128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 26 21 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 18 25 20 MPG
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 18 25 20 MPG

2010 BMW 1 Series: engines & MPG

The 2010 1 Series was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 28 22 MPG
128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 28 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 28 22 MPG
128ci Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 27 21 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 25 20 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 17 26 20 MPG
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 25 20 MPG

2009 BMW 1 Series: engines & MPG

The 2009 1 Series was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 28 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 28 21 MPG
128i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 27 21 MPG
128i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 28 21 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 17 26 20 MPG
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 25 20 MPG
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2008 BMW 1 Series: engines & MPG

The 2008 1 Series was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 28 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 28 21 MPG
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 26 21 MPG
128i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 28 21 MPG
128i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 27 21 MPG
135i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 17 26 20 MPG
135i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a BMW 1 Series get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 1 Series range from 22 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2013 model year.

What engines does the 2013 BMW 1 Series have?

The 2013 1 Series was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2013 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the BMW 1 Series require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas 1 Series version specifies premium gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of September 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, BMW 1 Series EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/bmw/1-series.

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