1991 BMW 3 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1991 BMW 3 Series (15–21 MPG combined) across 13 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.8 L; 6-cyl, 2.5 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 15–21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,700–$5,500
- Configurations
- 13
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17–19 | 23–25 | 19–21 | $3,900–$4,350 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.5 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 17 | 15 | $5,500 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15–17 | 20–22 | 18 | $3,700 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–16 | 20–22 | 18 | $3,700 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 318is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 318is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 318is Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 325i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 17 | 15 | $5,500 |
| 325i Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 325i Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 325i/325is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 325i/325is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 325ic | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 17 | 15 | $5,500 |
| 325is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 17 | 15 | $5,500 |
| 325ix | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 325ix | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1991 BMW 3 Series?
According to EPA data, the 1991 BMW 3 Series is rated at 15–21 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1991 BMW 3 Series have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1991 BMW 3 Series use?
It is offered with Premium Gasoline and Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1991 BMW 3 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,700 to $5,500.