BMW 850ci MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 850ci has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1993 to 1997. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (1995) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1993). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #60 of 64 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1994 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #50 of 56 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1995 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #42 of 50 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #37 of 38 (3th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #34 of 37 (8th 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 850ci placed highest in 1997 at #34 of 37, and lowest in 1993 at #60 of 64. It spent 0 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5.4L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 12 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1996 | 5.4L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 12 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1995 | 5.4L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 12 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1994 | 5.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1993 | 5.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1993 | 5.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 → 1995 | 13 → 15 mpg | +2 mpg | 767 gal |
What 850ci fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1997 BMW 850ci burns 767 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 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,683 | $2,683 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,067 | $3,067 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1997 model year is $5,150 to $5,150 a year in fuel, or $14,500 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 15 mpg the BMW 850ci is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,006 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.