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1985 BMW 7 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 BMW 7 Series is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. That's down 2 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 52 compact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 49th 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 14 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, 1985 #49 of 52 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 BMW 7 Series's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1985 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort Diesel40 MPG $1,388
  2. 2Mercury Lynx Diesel40 MPG $1,388
  3. 3Ford Escort33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Mercury Lynx33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  6. 49BMW 7 Series16 MPG $2,906
  7. 52Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1985 7 SeriesOther compact carsClass median: $1,860/yr

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

7 Series MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
7 Series		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
7 Series		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1985 BMW 7 Series vs. rivals

vs Cadillac Eldorado 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Eldorado saves $171/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 300 Diesel 21 MPG · $2,643/yr 300 Diesel saves $263/yr vs Saab 900 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 900 saves $692/yr vs Volvo 240 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 240 saves $793/yr vs Cadillac Cimarron 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cimarron saves $969/yr vs BMW 5 Series 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 5 Series saves $581/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 500 14 MPG · $3,321/yr 7 Series saves $415/yr vs Rolls-Royce Camargue 8 MPG · $5,812/yr 7 Series saves $2,906/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 BMW 7 Series?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 BMW 7 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 BMW 7 Series?

The 1985 BMW 7 Series's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 BMW 7 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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