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1987 BMW 3 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 BMW 3 Series is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 38th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #38 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 BMW 3 Series's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2611.19.0
Combined218.911.2

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. 38BMW 3 Series21 MPG $2,214
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 3 SeriesOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

3 Series MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
3 Series		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.7L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
3 Series		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
3 Series		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
3 Series		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
81 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
423 g/mi

1987 BMW 3 Series vs. rivals

vs Porsche 924 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Alfa Romeo Milano 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 3 Series saves $233/yr vs Audi Coupe GT 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 3 Series saves $233/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel 28 MPG · $1,982/yr 190 Diesel saves $232/yr vs Acura Integra 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Integra saves $354/yr vs Audi 4000 24 MPG · $1,938/yr 4000 saves $277/yr vs Alfa Romeo GTV 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 3 Series saves $233/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 190 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 3 Series saves $607/yr vs Porsche 944 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 BMW 3 Series?

Up to 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 BMW 3 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 BMW 3 Series?

The 1987 BMW 3 Series's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 BMW 3 Series per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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