1997 BMW 3 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1997 BMW 3 Series (19–24 MPG combined) across 15 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.9 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,400–$4,350
- Configurations
- 15
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 1.9 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19–20 | 28–29 | 22–24 | $3,400–$3,750 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 24–26 | 19–21 | $3,900–$4,350 | — |
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 Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 318i Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 318i Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 318i/318is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 |
| 318i/318is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 318i/318is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 318i/318is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 318ti | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 318ti | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 318ti | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 |
| 318ti | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
| 328i/328is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 328i/328is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 328ic | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 328ic | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1997 BMW 3 Series?
According to EPA data, the 1997 BMW 3 Series is rated at 19–24 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1997 BMW 3 Series have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1997 BMW 3 Series use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1997 BMW 3 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,400 to $4,350.