2012 BMW M Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 BMW M (16 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 8-cyl, 4.0 L; 8-cyl, 4.4 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $5,150
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-cyl 4.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20–21 | 16 | $5,150 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 8 | 4.0 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| M3 Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 4.0 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| M3 Coupe | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 8 | 4.0 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| M3 Coupe | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 8 | 4.0 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
| M6 Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2012 BMW M?
According to EPA data, the 2012 BMW M is rated at 16 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2012 BMW M have?
The EPA data lists 8 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2012 BMW M use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 BMW M?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $5,150.