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1986 BMW 7 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 BMW 7 Series is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 49 compact cars rated for 1986, it ranks 43rd 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 · 19 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, 1986 #43 of 49 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1986 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 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway198.112.4
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 1986 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Renault Alliance/Encore33 MPG $1,409
  2. 2Ford Escort Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Dodge Omni30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Plymouth Horizon30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  6. 43BMW 7 Series16 MPG $2,906
  7. 49Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1986 7 SeriesOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/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 · 5-speed manual
7 Series
Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
7 Series
Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1986 BMW 7 Series vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 BMW 7 Series?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 BMW 7 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 BMW 7 Series?

The 1986 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 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1986 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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