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1998 BMW M MPG & fuel economy

The 1998 BMW M is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1997 model. Among 42 subcompact cars rated for 1998, it ranks 27th 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 18 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, 1998 #27 of 42 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1998 BMW M's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 1998 Subcompact Cars

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1Chevrolet Metro40 MPG $1,162
2Suzuki Swift35 MPG $1,329
3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
4Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
5Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG $1,500
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27BMW M21 MPG $2,214
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42Ferrari Ferrari 45611 MPG $5,386

1998 MOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

M MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual M Roadster	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic M3	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 3.2L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic M3 Convertible	Gas	15 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.2L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mi

1998 BMW M vs. rivals

vs Saab 900 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 900 saves $101/yr vs Acura Integra 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Integra saves $277/yr vs Acura CL 24 MPG · $1,938/yr CL saves $277/yr vs Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 22 MPG · $2,693/yr M saves $479/yr vs Volvo C70 20 MPG · $2,962/yr M saves $748/yr vs Audi Cabriolet 19 MPG · $3,118/yr M saves $904/yr vs Lexus SC 19 MPG · $3,118/yr M saves $904/yr vs Porsche 911 18 MPG · $3,292/yr M saves $1,077/yr vs Jaguar XK8 18 MPG · $3,292/yr M saves $1,077/yr vs BMW 3 Series 24 MPG · $1,938/yr 3 Series saves $277/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1998 BMW M?

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

What fuel does the 1998 BMW M use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1998 BMW M?