2016 BMW M235i Convertible MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 BMW M235i Convertible.

The 2016 BMW M235i Convertible has 2 model options: Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L and Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2016 BMW M235i Convertible Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2016 BMW M235i Convertible 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 2016 BMW M235i Convertible Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 BMW M235i Convertible is 23 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L242030
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L221926

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 BMW M235i Convertible?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 BMW M235i Convertible is $3,225.

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 2016 BMW M235i Convertible to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $4,625 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 (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,100spend $4,000 more
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,350spend $5,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 BMW M235i Convertible Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 BMW M235i Convertible will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L12
Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 BMW M235i Convertible Emit?

The 2016 BMW M235i Convertible will emit an average of about 5,865,000 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 200 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 BMW M235i Convertible.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2016 BMW M235i Convertible model options.

Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 BMW M235i Convertible Automatic (S8) 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG20
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,580,000
Trees Needed to Offset266
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 BMW M235i Convertible Manual 6-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,250
Fuel Cost$3,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO26,150,000
Trees Needed to Offset293
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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