BMW M3 Convertible: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the BMW M3 Convertible across 14 model years, from the 1998 BMW M3 Convertible through the 2013 BMW M3 Convertible. The most recent 2013 BMW M3 Convertible returns 16 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1998 BMW M3 Convertible at 21 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full BMW M3 Convertible page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the BMW M3 Convertible. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2013 BMW M3 Convertible | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2012 | 2012 BMW M3 Convertible | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2011 | 2011 BMW M3 Convertible | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2010 | 2010 BMW M3 Convertible | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2009 | 2009 BMW M3 Convertible | 16 MPG | 13 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2008 | 2008 BMW M3 Convertible | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2006 | 2006 BMW M3 Convertible | 17 MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2005 | 2005 BMW M3 Convertible | 17 MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2004 | 2004 BMW M3 Convertible | 17 MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2003 | 2003 BMW M3 Convertible | 17 MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2002 | 2002 BMW M3 Convertible | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2001 | 2001 BMW M3 Convertible | 17 MPG | 14 MPG | 21 MPG | $4,050 |
| 1999 | 1999 BMW M3 Convertible | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1998 | 1998 BMW M3 Convertible | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,850 |
How the BMW M3 Convertible compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the BMW M3 Convertible against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2013 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.