2015 BMW i8 — 1.5L 3-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, AWD
This 2015 BMW i8 (1.5L 3-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, AWD) takes premium gasoline. PREMIUM
28
MPG combined (28 city / 29 hwy)
$2,750
est. fuel cost / year (EPA, 15k mi)
198 g/mi
tailpipe CO₂
The EPA lists this trim as premium because that's the fuel the manufacturer specified for its mileage test. Many such engines will run on regular with slightly lower power and MPG — but check your owner's manual to see whether premium is required or just recommended.
EPA fuel type: Premium and Electricity · class: Subcompact Cars · retrieved 2026-06-14.