BMW 2 Series Coupe — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
BMW's small sporty coupe, delivering engaging rear-wheel drive handling alongside highly efficient petrol and diesel engines.
TL;DR
38 MPG
Real-world petrol
52 MPG
Real-world diesel
52L
Tank capacity
£71.14
Full tank (petrol)
16.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The BMW 2 Series Coupe achieves an estimated 38 MPG (petrol) and 52 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 52-litre tank completely costs approximately £71.14 (petrol) or £73.89 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
38
Real-world MPG
Petrol
44.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
52
Real-world MPG
Diesel
61.4
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £818 | £621 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1211 | £919 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1637 | £1242 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2455 | £1863 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3273 | £2485 |
| Full tank (52L) | £71.14 | £73.89 |
| Cost per mile | 16.4p | 12.4p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the 2 Series Coupe compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your 2 Series Coupe
The 220d is exceptionally fuel-efficient; keep motorway cruising at 65-70 mph.
Engage Eco Pro mode to optimize climate control and engine mapping for efficiency.
Upshift early to utilize the excellent torque of the turbocharged engines.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a BMW 2 Series Coupe achieving ~38 MPG real-world, if you fill 42 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.20
Gross saving on fuel
£0.49
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.71
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 26 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the BMW 2 Series Coupe?
The BMW 2 Series Coupe achieves approximately 38 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 44.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 52 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a BMW 2 Series Coupe?
The BMW 2 Series Coupe has a fuel tank of 52 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £71.14. Diesel costs approximately £73.89 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a BMW 2 Series Coupe?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a BMW 2 Series Coupe costs approximately £1211 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1637. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a BMW 2 Series Coupe?
In a BMW 2 Series Coupe doing ~38 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 42-litre fill nets approximately £3.71 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 26 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the BMW 2 Series Coupe cost per mile in fuel?
The BMW 2 Series Coupe costs approximately 16.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.92 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the BMW 2 Series Coupe?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the BMW 2 Series Coupe is 44.8 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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