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1985 BMW 6 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 BMW 6 Series is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. That's down 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 52nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #52 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 BMW 6 Series's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1985 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint42 MPG $1,107
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly42 MPG $1,107
  3. 3Suzuki SA 31042 MPG $1,107
  4. 4Isuzu 750C/I-Mark35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Chevrolet Spectrum35 MPG $1,329
  6. 52BMW 6 Series17 MPG $2,735
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante8 MPG $5,812
1985 6 SeriesOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

6 Series MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
6 Series
Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
6 Series
Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.4L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
84 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 BMW 6 Series?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 BMW 6 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 BMW 6 Series?

The 1985 BMW 6 Series's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 BMW 6 Series per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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