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1992 BMW 8 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 1992 BMW 8 Series is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 13 MPG combined (11 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1991 model. Among 60 subcompact cars rated for 1992, it ranks 54th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,577 a year to fuel.

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Combined 13 MPG 11 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,577 15,000 mi/yr · $23.85 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1992 #54 of 60 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1992 BMW 8 Series's fuel average is 5.5 km/L (18.1 L/100 km), or 13 MPG combined: 4.7 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City114.721.4
Highway177.213.8
Combined135.518.1

How it ranks among 1992 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Honda Civic43 MPG $1,081
  3. 3Chevrolet Sprint40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  5. 5Suzuki Swift40 MPG $1,162
  6. 54BMW 8 Series13 MPG $3,577
  7. 60Mercedes-Benz 56011 MPG $5,386
1992 8 SeriesOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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8 Series MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 12-cyl · 4-speed automatic
850i
Gas 11 MPG 17 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
RWD · 5.0L 12-cyl · 6-speed manual
850i
Gas 11 MPG 17 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.0L 12-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
81 cu ft
Cargo volume
11 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
684 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1992 BMW 8 Series?

Up to 13 MPG combined (11 city / 17 highway).

What fuel does the 1992 BMW 8 Series use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1992 BMW 8 Series?

The 1992 BMW 8 Series's fuel average is 5.5 km/L (18.1 L/100 km), or 13 MPG combined: 4.7 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1992 BMW 8 Series per year?

About $3,577 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $23.85 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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