1996 BMW 318i Convertible

1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual · RWD

GasolinePremiumMinicompact Cars

Official EPA record #12536 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$213.37

Per year

$2,560

Per mile

21.3¢/mi

5-year total

$12,800

sedan body style — not this exact model

Notes & official EPA estimate

516.2 gal of fuel / yeargasoline @ $4.96/galAt $5.96/gal: $256.38/mo

A mile road trip costs about $63.90 in energy.

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $3,350/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 ($4.96/gal premium), this 1996 BMW 318i Convertible costs about $213.37 per month in fuel — $2,560 per year, 21.3¢/mi, $12,800 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #12536. 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	20
Highway MPG	29
Combined MPG	23

Official EPA estimates

Estimate	Value
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)	$3,350/yr
Tailpipe CO₂	386 g/mi
EPA smog rating	not published

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #12536 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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