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1991 BMW 3 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 BMW 3 Series is a subcompact car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1990 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1991, it ranks 41st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1991 #41 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 BMW 3 Series's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway218.911.2
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1991 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Suzuki Swift40 MPG $1,162
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 41BMW 3 Series18 MPG $2,583
  7. 63Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental10 MPG $5,925
1991 3 SeriesOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

3 Series MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
325i Convertible		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
325i Convertible		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
325i/325is		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
325i/325is		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
325ix		 Gas 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
325ix		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
318is		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
RWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
318is Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
RWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
318i		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
325i		 Gas 15 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
76 cu ft
Cargo volume
9 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1991 BMW 3 Series vs. rivals

vs Audi Coupe quattro 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Infiniti M30 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 3 Series saves $535/yr vs Audi 80/90 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 80/90 saves $258/yr vs Acura Integra 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Integra saves $562/yr vs Porsche 944 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 3 Series saves $708/yr vs Maserati 430 14 MPG · $4,232/yr 3 Series saves $1,649/yr vs Porsche 911 17 MPG · $3,485/yr 3 Series saves $902/yr vs Ferrari Mondial T/Cabriolet 13 MPG · $4,558/yr 3 Series saves $1,974/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 BMW 3 Series?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 15 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1991 BMW 3 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 BMW 3 Series?

The 1991 BMW 3 Series's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1991 BMW 3 Series per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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