2010 BMW 128i MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2010 BMW 128i.

The 2010 BMW 128i has 2 model options: Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L and Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2010 BMW 128i Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2010 BMW 128i Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2010 BMW 128i Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2010 BMW 128i is 22 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L221828
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L221828

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2010 BMW 128i?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2010 BMW 128i is $3,350.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2010 BMW 128i to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,250 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,350spend $5,250 more
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,350spend $5,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2010 BMW 128i Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2010 BMW 128i will consume in one year is 14 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L14
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2010 BMW 128i Emit?

The 2010 BMW 128i will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2010 BMW 128i.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2010 BMW 128i model options.

Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 BMW 128i Automatic (S6) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 BMW 128i Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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