BMW 850csi MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW 850csi has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1994 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (1994) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1994). The EPA record holds 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #51 of 56 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #43 of 50 (14th 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 850csi placed highest in 1995 at #43 of 50, and lowest in 1994 at #51 of 56. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 | 5.4L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 10 | 18 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1994 | 5.6L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 11 | 19 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
What 850csi fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 BMW 850csi burns 885 to 885 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 | $2,654 | $2,654 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,096 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,538 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1995 model year is $5,950 to $5,950 a year in fuel, or $18,500 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 13 mpg the BMW 850csi is 11 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,419 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.