1998 BMW 3 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1998 BMW 3 Series (19–24 MPG combined) across 12 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 2.5 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L; 4-cyl, 1.9 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800–$3,550
- Configurations
- 12
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 · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 19–20 | 28–29 | 23–24 | $2,800–$2,900 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 25–27 | 20–21 | $3,200–$3,350 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16–17 | 24–26 | 19–20 | $3,350–$3,550 | — |
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/318is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| 318i/318is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 318ti | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| 318ti | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 1.9 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 323i Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 323i Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 323is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 323is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 328i Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 328i Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 328i/328is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 328i/328is | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1998 BMW 3 Series?
According to EPA data, the 1998 BMW 3 Series is rated at 19–24 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1998 BMW 3 Series have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1998 BMW 3 Series use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1998 BMW 3 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,800 to $3,550.