BMW 328i

19992016 · 25 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
23
Best
27

The BMW 328i has been tested by the EPA across 25 different configurations spanning model years 1999 through 2016. Over this period, the 328i has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 27 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2016
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,650223326MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,550233527MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,550233427MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,650223326MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,550233427MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,650223326MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,650233326MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,650223326MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,650233326MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,550233427MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192822MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150182822MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150182822MPG
2010
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150182822MPG
2009
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182821MPG
2009
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150182822MPG
2008
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182821MPG
2008
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2007
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182821MPG
2007
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150182822MPG
2000
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG
2000
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,650162519MPG
2000
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1999
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1999
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG

Historical Efficiency

2016
27
2015
27
2014
27
2013
26
2012
27
2011
22
2010
22
2009
22
2008
22
2007
22
2000
21
1999
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (328i) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the BMW 328i. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2014
4
2012
4
2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2007
6
2000
3
1999
7
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