BMW 6 Series MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW 6 Series model year from 1984 to 2019 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 6 Series has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2013 (up to 26 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

BMW 6 Series fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2019 20–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl
2018 19–23 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl $19,950 26 listings
2017 18–24 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl $17,950 23 listings
2016 18–24 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl $15,900 10 listings
2015 19–25 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl $16,995 32 listings
2014 19–25 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl
2013 19–26 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl
2012 17–26 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl
2010 16–18 MPG 4.8L 8-cyl
2009 16–18 MPG 4.8L 8-cyl
2008 16–18 MPG 4.8L 8-cyl
2007 15–18 MPG 4.8L 8-cyl
2006 15–18 MPG 4.8L 8-cyl
2005 16–19 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
2004 16–19 MPG 4.4L 8-cyl
1989 15–16 MPG 3.4L 6-cyl
1988 12–15 MPG 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
1987 12–16 MPG 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl
1986 16–17 MPG 3.4L 6-cyl
1985 17 MPG 3.4L 6-cyl
1984 18 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl

2019 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2019 6 Series was EPA-rated in 5 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i xDrive Gran Turismo 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 28 23 MPG
640i xDrive Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 19 28 22 MPG
650i Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 18 26 21 MPG
650i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2018 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2018 6 Series was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $19,950 on VehiSales (26 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
640i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i xDrive Gran Turismo 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 28 23 MPG
640i xDrive Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 19 28 22 MPG
640i xDrive Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 19 28 22 MPG
650i Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG
650i Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG
650i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 25 19 MPG
650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 25 19 MPG

2017 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2017 6 Series was EPA-rated in 12 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $17,950 on VehiSales (23 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
640i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 30 24 MPG
640i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 19 28 22 MPG
640i xDrive Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 19 28 22 MPG
640i xDrive Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 19 28 22 MPG
650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
650i Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 24 19 MPG
650i Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 24 19 MPG
650i Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 24 19 MPG
650i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 24 18 MPG
650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 24 18 MPG

2016 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2016 6 Series was EPA-rated in 12 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $15,900 on VehiSales (10 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
640i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 30 24 MPG
640i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 30 23 MPG
640i xDrive Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i xDrive Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 30 23 MPG
650i Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG
650i Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG
650i Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG
650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 24 18 MPG
650i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 24 18 MPG

2015 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2015 6 Series was EPA-rated in 12 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 25 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $16,995 on VehiSales (32 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
640i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 21 31 25 MPG
640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 30 24 MPG
640i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 30 24 MPG
640i xDrive Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i xDrive Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
650i Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 24 20 MPG
650i Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 24 20 MPG
650i Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 24 20 MPG
650i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 24 19 MPG

2014 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2014 6 Series was EPA-rated in 12 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
640i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 22 32 25 MPG
640i xDrive Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i xDrive Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 30 23 MPG
640i xDrive Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 29 23 MPG
640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 30 23 MPG
650i Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG
650i Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG
650i Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 25 20 MPG
650i xDrive Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
650i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
650i xDrive Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 24 19 MPG

2013 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2013 6 Series was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
640i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 23 32 26 MPG
640i Gran Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 30 24 MPG
640i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 30 24 MPG
650i Coupe xDrive 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
650i Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 24 19 MPG
650i Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 24 19 MPG
650i xDrive Gran Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
650i Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 17 24 19 MPG
650i Convertible xDrive 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 16 24 19 MPG

2012 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2012 6 Series was EPA-rated in 8 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
640i Coupe 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 23 32 26 MPG
640i Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 20 30 23 MPG
650i Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650i Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650i Coupe xDrive 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 20 17 MPG
650i Coupe 4.4L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG
650i Convertible xDrive 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 15 19 17 MPG
650i Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG

2010 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2010 6 Series was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG

2009 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2009 6 Series was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG

2008 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2008 6 Series was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG

2007 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2007 6 Series was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 18 MPG
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 14 20 16 MPG
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 13 19 15 MPG

2006 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2006 6 Series was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 14 21 16 MPG
650ci 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 14 20 16 MPG
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 13 19 15 MPG
650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 13 20 15 MPG

2005 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2005 6 Series was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
645ci Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
645ci 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
645ci 4.4L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
645ci 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 22 17 MPG
645ci Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 13 21 16 MPG
645ci Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 13 21 16 MPG

2004 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 2004 6 Series was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
645ci Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
645ci 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
645ci 4.4L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 23 18 MPG
645ci 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 22 17 MPG
645ci Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 13 21 16 MPG
645ci Convertible 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 13 21 16 MPG

1989 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 1989 6 Series was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
635csi 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 21 16 MPG
635csi 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG

1988 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 1988 6 Series was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 15 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
6 Series 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 19 15 MPG
6 Series 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
6 Series 3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 9 17 12 MPG

1987 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 1987 6 Series was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.4L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
6 Series 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 20 16 MPG
6 Series 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 16 MPG
6 Series 3.5L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 9 17 12 MPG

1986 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 1986 6 Series was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
6 Series 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 20 17 MPG
6 Series 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 16 MPG

1985 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 1985 6 Series was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
6 Series 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 20 17 MPG
6 Series 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG

1984 BMW 6 Series: engines & MPG

The 1984 6 Series was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
6 Series 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 22 18 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a BMW 6 Series get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 6 Series range from 15 to 26 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2013 model year.

What engines does the 2019 BMW 6 Series have?

The 2019 6 Series was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl engines — see the 2019 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the BMW 6 Series require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, BMW 6 Series EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/bmw/6-series.

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