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1998 BMW 323I fuel economy

The EPA lists 2 versions of the 1998 BMW 323I. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 27 highway.

At a glance

Combined
20 to 21 MPG depending on version
City and highway
18 and 27 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$3,200 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
323i Convertible
Manual 5-spd
6-cyl 2.5L Rear-Wheel Drive 182721 MPG $3,200
323i Convertible
Automatic 4-spd
6-cyl 2.5L Rear-Wheel Drive 172520 MPG $3,350
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,200 per year in fuel, versus $3,350 for the least efficient.

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