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2023Compact CarsPremium

2023 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe

EPA ID: 45491

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City MPG

Combined MPG

27MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2023 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe achieves an EPA-estimated 27 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 23 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (s8), this compact cars features All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2023 228i xDrive Gran Coupe produces approximately 330 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this 228i xDrive Gran Coupe performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,550, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $2,000 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassCompact Cars

Fuel TypePremium

Engine2L 4-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions330 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemEquipped

GHG Score5/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$2,550

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $2,000

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

26.6

Impact vs EPA

+$27

/ year

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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$660/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$19,600

49.5%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$9,722

24.6%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$9,860

24.9%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.0%

Total 5-Year Cost$39,582

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #24V711000·2024-11-18

critical

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 228i, 228i xDrive, and 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 vehicles. The bolts that connect the front body structure to the vehicle chassis may not have been tightened properly.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

66.0 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 82 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 5.5 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.