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1989 BMW 7 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 BMW 7 Series is a midsize car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1988 model. Among 44 midsize cars rated for 1989, it ranks 35th 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, 1989 #35 of 44 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 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 1989 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Corsica25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Dodge Lancer25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Dodge Spirit24 MPG $1,938
  6. 35BMW 7 Series16 MPG $2,906
  7. 44Rolls-Royce Brooklands/Turbo R10 MPG $5,925
1989 7 SeriesOther midsize carsClass median: $2,270/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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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
735i		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
735i		 Gas 14 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
735i		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 12-cyl · 4-speed automatic
750il		 Gas 11 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
RWD · 5.0L 12-cyl · 4-speed automatic
750il		 Gas 11 MPG 17 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1989 BMW 7 Series vs. rivals

vs Cadillac Eldorado 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Eldorado saves $323/yr vs Cadillac Seville 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Seville saves $323/yr vs Lincoln Mark VII 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Mark VII saves $323/yr vs Audi 100 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 100 saves $459/yr vs Audi 200 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 200 saves $459/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 420 15 MPG · $3,950/yr 7 Series saves $1,044/yr vs Volvo 740/760 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 740/760 saves $692/yr vs Maserati 228 14 MPG · $4,232/yr 7 Series saves $1,326/yr vs Rolls-Royce Eight/Mulsan/Mulsanne 10 MPG · $4,650/yr 7 Series saves $1,744/yr vs Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur 10 MPG · $4,650/yr 7 Series saves $1,744/yr vs Rolls-Royce Brooklands/Turbo R 10 MPG · $5,925/yr 7 Series saves $3,019/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 BMW 7 Series?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 13 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 BMW 7 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 BMW 7 Series?

The 1989 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 1989 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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