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1988 BMW 7 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 BMW 7 Series is a midsize car offered in 3 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. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 37 midsize cars rated for 1988, it ranks 29th 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, 1988 #29 of 37 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 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 1988 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Aries25 MPG $1,860
  2. 2Dodge Lancer25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Plymouth Reliant25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Eagle Renault Medallion25 MPG $1,860
  5. 5Buick Century24 MPG $1,938
  6. 29BMW 7 Series16 MPG $2,906
  7. 37Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur9 MPG $5,167
1988 7 SeriesOther midsize carsClass median: $2,325/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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3 EPA-rated configurations

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

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1988 BMW 7 Series vs. rivals

vs Cadillac Eldorado 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Eldorado saves $171/yr vs Cadillac Seville 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Seville saves $171/yr vs Lincoln Mark VII 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Mark VII saves $323/yr vs Mercedes-Benz 420 15 MPG · $3,950/yr 7 Series saves $1,044/yr vs Audi 5000 20 MPG · $2,325/yr 5000 saves $581/yr vs Volvo 740/760 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 740/760 saves $793/yr vs Rolls-Royce Eight/Mulsan/Mulsanne 9 MPG · $5,167/yr 7 Series saves $2,260/yr vs Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit/Silver Spur 9 MPG · $5,167/yr 7 Series saves $2,260/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 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 1988 BMW 7 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 BMW 7 Series?

The 1988 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 1988 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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