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1987 BMW 6 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 BMW 6 Series is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 16 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 51st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #51 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 BMW 6 Series's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 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
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1987 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
  6. 51BMW 6 Series16 MPG $2,906
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 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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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
6 Series		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
6 Series		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
6 Series		 Gas 9 MPG 17 MPG 12 MPG — $4,938

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
555 g/mi

1987 BMW 6 Series vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz 190 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 190 saves $85/yr vs Jaguar XJ 15 MPG · $3,100/yr 6 Series saves $194/yr vs Audi Coupe GT 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Coupe GT saves $459/yr vs Alfa Romeo Milano 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Milano saves $459/yr vs Porsche 924 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 924 saves $692/yr vs Alfa Romeo GTV 19 MPG · $2,447/yr GTV saves $459/yr vs Maserati Biturbo 14 MPG · $3,321/yr 6 Series saves $415/yr vs Porsche 928 16 MPG · $3,703/yr 6 Series saves $797/yr vs Porsche 911 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 6 Series saves $385/yr vs Ferrari 3.2 Mondial/Cabriolet 13 MPG · $3,577/yr 6 Series saves $671/yr vs Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental 9 MPG · $5,167/yr 6 Series saves $2,260/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 BMW 6 Series?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 12 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 BMW 6 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 BMW 6 Series?

The 1987 BMW 6 Series's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 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 1987 BMW 6 Series per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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