1987 BMW 7 SeriesFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
14
MPG
Highway
17
MPG
Combined
15
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
17
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
13
Hwy
19
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-10,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
592 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
19.8 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.4L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.4L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Gas Guzzler, Port Fuel Injection, Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$4,490/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,957/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,888/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$4,136/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$4,522/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$4,510/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$5,591/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,618/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$4,344/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$4,448/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 15 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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