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2006 BMW 6 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2006 BMW 6 Series is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2005 model. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 2006, it ranks 34th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,292 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,292 15,000 mi/yr · $21.94 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2006 #34 of 41 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2006 BMW 6 Series's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	23	9.8	10.2
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 2006 Subcompact Cars

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1Honda Civic30 MPG $1,550
2Scion xA30 MPG $1,550
3Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
4Volkswagen Beetle Diesel34 MPG $1,632
5Suzuki Swift26 MPG $1,788
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34BMW 6 Series18 MPG $3,292
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41Aston Martin Vanquish12 MPG $4,938

2006 6 SeriesOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,821/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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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic 650ci	Gas	15 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual 650ci	Gas	14 MPG	21 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic 650ci	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual 650ci Convertible	Gas	13 MPG	20 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic 650ci Convertible	Gas	13 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.8L 8-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 81 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 494 g/mi

2006 BMW 6 Series vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr CLK-Class saves $329/yr vs Audi S4 16 MPG · $3,703/yr 6 Series saves $411/yr vs Lexus SC 19 MPG · $3,118/yr SC saves $173/yr vs Volvo C70 21 MPG · $2,821/yr C70 saves $470/yr vs Jaguar XK8 19 MPG · $3,118/yr XK8 saves $173/yr vs Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Carrera 2 Coupe saves $173/yr vs Porsche Carrera 4 S Coupe 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Carrera 4 S Coupe saves $173/yr vs Porsche Carrera 2 S Coupe 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Carrera 2 S Coupe saves $173/yr vs Porsche Carrera 4 Coupe 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Carrera 4 Coupe saves $173/yr vs Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Carrera 2 Cabriolet saves $173/yr vs Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Carrera 4 Cabriolet saves $173/yr vs Porsche Carrera 4 S Cabriolet 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Carrera 4 S Cabriolet saves $173/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2006 BMW 6 Series?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2006 BMW 6 Series use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2006 BMW 6 Series?