Bitter Gmbh and Co. Kg Bitter SC MPG by year — every rating on record
The Bitter Gmbh and Co. Kg Bitter SC has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1986 to 1987. Across those years its best rated version returned 16 mpg (1986) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | #45 of 48 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1987 | 2 | 16 mpg | 15 mpg | #54 of 57 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Bitter Gmbh and Co. Kg Bitter SC placed highest in 1986 at #45 of 48, and lowest in 1987 at #54 of 57. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1987 | 3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
| 1986 | 3.9L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | n/a |
What Bitter SC fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1987 Bitter Gmbh and Co. Kg Bitter SC burns 719 to 767 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,156 | $2,300 | $144 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,516 | $2,683 | $168 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,875 | $3,067 | $192 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1987 model year is $4,150 to $4,850 a year in fuel, or $9,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 16 mpg the Bitter Gmbh and Co. Kg Bitter SC is 10 mpg below the median, which is worth about $968 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Bitter Gmbh and Co. Kg sits
Bitter Gmbh and Co. Kg has too few nameplates on record for a make-level page of its own, so this nameplate stands alone here. Every make we cover →