1994 BMW 850ciFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Subcompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive

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City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 4-spd

Regular

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $5,200/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Automatic 4-spd	Regular	11	17	13	$5,200

Annual Fuel Cost

$5,200

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

5-Year Fuel Savings

$-14,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10

GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 684 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 22.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 5L 12-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: 5L, 12-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$5,181/yr

California

$5.957/gal$6,873/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$4,486/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$4,772/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$5,218/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$5,204/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$6,451/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$5,328/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$5,012/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$5,132/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$5,181/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$6,873/yrHIGHEST	+$1,692
Texas	$3.888/gal	$4,486/yrLOWEST	$-695
Florida	$4.136/gal	$4,772/yr	$-409
New York	$4.522/gal	$5,218/yr	+$37
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$5,204/yr	+$23
Washington	$5.591/gal	$6,451/yr	+$1,270
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$5,328/yr	+$147
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$5,012/yr	$-169
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$5,132/yr	$-49