BMW 325i/325is MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 325i/325is has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 1989 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as 325i/325is and 325i/325iS. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #54 of 71 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1990 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #55 of 65 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1991 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #61 of 73 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1992 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #47 of 69 (32th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1993 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #42 of 64 (35th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1994 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #35 of 56 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1995 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #27 of 50 (47th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW 325i/325is placed highest in 1995 at #27 of 50, and lowest in 1991 at #61 of 73. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 2.5L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) (MPFI) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 → 1992 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What 325i/325is fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 BMW 325i/325is burns 575 to 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1995 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 20 mpg the BMW 325i/325is is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $335 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other BMW nameplates
Every BMW model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.