2012 BMW 328i MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 BMW 328i.

The 2012 BMW 328i has 2 model options: Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2012 BMW 328i Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2012 BMW 328i Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 BMW 328i Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 BMW 328i is 27 miles per gallon.

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

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 26 23 33
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 27 23 34

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 BMW 328i?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 BMW 328i is $2,800.

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 2012 BMW 328i to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,500 more on fuel.

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

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,850 spend $2,750 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,750 spend $2,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 BMW 328i Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 BMW 328i will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

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

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2012 BMW 328i model options.

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 BMW 328i Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 33
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,750
Fuel Cost $2,850
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (S8)
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 BMW 328i Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 23
Highway MPG 34
Combined MPG 27
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $2,250
Fuel Cost $2,750
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Compact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? Yes

Disclaimer

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