Bmw 128 I MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Bmw 128 I model year from 2008 to 2013 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 128 I has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2013 (up to 22 MPG combined). Every rated version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Bmw 128 I fuel economy by year

YearCombined MPGEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2013 21–22 3.0L 6-cyl
2012 21–22 3.0L 6-cyl
2011 22 3.0L 6-cyl
2010 22 3.0L 6-cyl
2009 21–22 3.0L 6-cyl
2008 21–22 3.0L 6-cyl

2013 Bmw 128 I: engines & MPG

The 2013 128 I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 28 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 28 21 MPG

2012 Bmw 128 I: engines & MPG

The 2012 128 I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 27 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 28 21 MPG

2011 Bmw 128 I: engines & MPG

The 2011 128 I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 28 22 MPG
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 19 28 22 MPG

2010 Bmw 128 I: engines & MPG

The 2010 128 I was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 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 22 MPG

2009 Bmw 128 I: engines & MPG

The 2009 128 I was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 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 Manual 6-spd Premium 18 28 21 MPG
128i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 18 27 21 MPG

2008 Bmw 128 I: engines & MPG

The 2008 128 I was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 19 28 22 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
128i 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 18 28 21 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Bmw 128 I get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the 128 I ranges from 21 to 22 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2013 model year.

What engines does the 2013 Bmw 128 I have?

The 2013 128 I was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl — see the 2013 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Bmw 128 I require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated 128 I version specifies premium gasoline.

How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Bmw 128 I EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/bmw/128i. Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.

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