1988 BMW 5 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1988 BMW 5 Series (12–19 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 2.7 L; 6-cyl, 3.4 L; 6-cyl, 3.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 12–19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,550–$6,850
- Configurations
- 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 3.5 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 9 | 17 | 12 | $6,850 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22–23 | 19 | $3,550 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14–15 | 19–20 | 16–17 | $3,950–$4,200 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 5 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| 5 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 5 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| 5 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.5 | Premium Gasoline | 9 | 17 | 12 | $6,850 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1988 BMW 5 Series?
According to EPA data, the 1988 BMW 5 Series is rated at 12–19 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1988 BMW 5 Series have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1988 BMW 5 Series use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1988 BMW 5 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,550 to $6,850.