1988 BMW 5 Series

3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWD

GasolineRegularCompact Cars

Official EPA record #4368 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$236.67

Per year

$2,840

Per mile

23.7¢/mi

5-year total

$14,200

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

710 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.00/galAt $5.00/gal: $295.83/mo

A mile road trip costs about $71.10 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $3,650/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 1988 BMW 5 Series costs about $236.67 per month in fuel — $2,840 per year, 23.7¢/mi, $14,200 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #4368. 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	15
Highway MPG	20
Combined MPG	17

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$3,650/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	523 g/mi
EPA smog rating	not published

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #4368 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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