1988 BMW 6 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1988 BMW 6 Series (12–15 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.4 L; 6-cyl, 3.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 12–15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,450–$6,850
- Configurations
- 3
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 3.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 13–14 | 17–19 | 14–15 | $4,450–$4,800 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| 6 Series | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| 6 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 6 Series?
According to EPA data, the 1988 BMW 6 Series is rated at 12–15 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1988 BMW 6 Series have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1988 BMW 6 Series use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1988 BMW 6 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,450 to $6,850.