1989 BMW 525i
2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic · RWD
Official EPA record #5503 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed
Per month
$223.21
Per year
$2,679
Per mile
22.3¢/mi
5-year total
$13,395
Your own average replaces the EPA laboratory values — never averaged together with them — and the driving-mix setting stops applying, because a figure you measured already contains your own mix.
Notes & official EPA estimate
Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $3,450/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.
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Official EPA efficiency
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| City MPG | 16 |
| Highway MPG | 21 |
| Combined MPG | 18 |
Official EPA estimates
| Estimate | Value |
|---|---|
| Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr) | $3,450/yr |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 494 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | not published |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #5503 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.
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