BMW 328i 2012 running costs in United States
Official U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov) figure for the 2012 BMW 328i: 27 mpg (US). At United States prices (US$1.08/L petrol), driving 12,000 miles a year costs about US$1,818 — US$0.09 per mile.
Official figures — 2012 BMW 328i
| Fuel type | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 27.0 mpg (US) |
| Engine size | 2,000 cc |
| Configurations in source data | 1 |
| Data source | U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov) |
What it costs to run in United States
| Petrol (27.0 mpg (US)) | US$1,818/year |
|---|---|
| Estimated annual running cost | US$1,818/year ≈ US$151/month |
Assumes 12,000 miles a year and the current average United States prices shown above (BLS/FRED US city average regular, Jul 2026). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
A 2012 BMW 328i at different annual mileages
Running costs scale almost linearly with mileage: this car's certified 27 mpg (US) fixes the cost of every extra 1,000 miles.
| Driven a year | Fuel or electricity |
|---|---|
| 8,000 miles | US$1,212 |
| 12,000 miles | US$1,818 |
| 18,000 miles | US$2,727 |
Over five years at 12,000 miles a year, fuel or electricity alone comes to roughly US$9,089; over ten years, about US$18,178. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are on top of that and are excluded throughout this page.
Is the 2012 BMW 328i cheap to run? How it ranks in United States
Among the 13899 petrol cars with official figures in our United States dataset, the 2012 BMW 328i is the 1775th most efficient — 1 is the most efficient.
It uses 8.7 L/100km against a market median of 11.2 L/100km and a market average of 11.7 L/100km. The middle half of petrol cars sit between 9.4 and 13.1 L/100km. This car is therefore about 22.2% below the typical petrol car — worth roughly US$404 a year less at 12,000 miles a year.
How it compares with other petrol cars in United States
The average petrol car in our United States dataset uses 11.2 L/100km. The 2012 BMW 328i uses 8.7 L/100km — about 22.2% less than that average, or roughly US$519 saved a year at 12,000 miles.
2012 BMW 328i — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | — | 2000 cc | — | 2 trims (representative median) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov), grouped across 1 configuration. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure.
2012 BMW 328i running costs — frequently asked questions
How much does a 2012 BMW 328i cost to run in United States?
About US$1,818 a year (US$151 a month) at the market average price of US$1.08 per litre of petrol. That is US$1,818 of fuel or electricity, with no annual roadworthiness test or road tax added because this market does not levy one on private cars. Insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs are not included.
How much does a 2012 BMW 328i cost per mile to run?
US$0.09 per kilometre (US$0.15 per mile) in fuel or electricity alone, based on the certified 27 mpg (US) and United States average petrol prices.
What is the fuel consumption of a 2012 BMW 328i?
The official certified figure for this model-year is 8.7 L/100km. Source: U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov). Real-world consumption is usually higher than the certified figure.
Is the 2012 BMW 328i cheap to run compared with other petrol cars in United States?
Yes, in relative terms: it ranks 1775 of 13899 petrol cars in our United States dataset, where 1 is the most efficient. It uses 8.7 L/100km against a market median of 11.2 L/100km — about 22.2% less than the typical car, or roughly US$404 a year saved at miles the market default.
How the 2012 BMW 328i running costs are calculated
Every figure on this page is calculated from official certified data — nothing is estimated, and no figure is carried over from a similar car:
- Consumption and CO₂ are the certified values recorded in U.S. EPA (fueleconomy.gov), taken across the 1 configuration held for this model-year.
- Annual cost is consumption × mileage × the market's current average price for petrol, at 12,000 miles a year.
- The roadworthiness test and road tax use the United States national figures shown above. This market has no annual road tax for private cars, so none is charged here.
- Deliberately excluded: insurance, servicing, tyres, repairs and depreciation. They depend on the driver, the policy and the individual car, so putting a number on them would mean inventing one.
To price a specific car with your own mileage and local prices, use the full running-cost calculator for United States.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.