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1988 BMW 6 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 BMW 6 Series is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 15 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 55 subcompact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 46th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #46 of 55 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 BMW 6 Series's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway198.112.4
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 1988 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 46BMW 6 Series15 MPG $3,100
  7. 55Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1988 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 · 5-speed manual
6 Series		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
6 Series		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
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
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
84 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
592 g/mi

1988 BMW 6 Series vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz 190 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 190 saves $279/yr vs Alfa Romeo Milano 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Milano saves $517/yr vs Porsche 928 16 MPG · $3,703/yr 6 Series saves $603/yr vs Audi 80/90 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 80/90 saves $986/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 190 Diesel 28 MPG · $1,982/yr 190 Diesel saves $1,118/yr vs Porsche 911 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 6 Series saves $18/yr vs Ferrari 3.2 Mondial/Cabriolet 13 MPG · $3,577/yr 6 Series saves $477/yr vs Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental 9 MPG · $5,167/yr 6 Series saves $2,067/yr vs Aston Martin Lagonda 9 MPG · $5,167/yr 6 Series saves $2,067/yr vs Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante 9 MPG · $5,167/yr 6 Series saves $2,067/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 BMW 6 Series?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 12 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 BMW 6 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 BMW 6 Series?

The 1988 BMW 6 Series's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 BMW 6 Series per year?

About $3,100 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $20.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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