1984 BMW 3 Series

1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual

GasolineRegularSubcompact Cars

Official EPA record #27728 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$171.43

Per year

$2,057

Per mile

17.1¢/mi

5-year total

$10,285

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

514.3 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.00/galAt $5.00/gal: $214.29/mo

A mile road trip costs about $51.30 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $2,600/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Jul 24, 2026 — override anytime.

At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($4.00/gal regular), this 1984 BMW 3 Series costs about $171.43 per month in fuel — $2,057 per year, 17.1¢/mi, $10,285 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #27728. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

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Official EPA efficiency

Measure	Value
City MPG	21
Highway MPG	27
Combined MPG	24

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$2,600/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	370 g/mi
EPA smog rating	not published

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #27728 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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