1997 BMW 3 Series
Compact Cars · 15 trims
Combined
24
City 20 · Highway 29
Cost per 100 miles
$20.80
Premium gasoline
Yearly fuel cost
$3,119
15,000 mi
Cost per 100 miles: $20.80 · Yearly fuel cost: $3,119
Based on 15,000 miles a year and the average premium gasoline price in the US.
Trims
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Cost per 100 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318i/318is Manual 5-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.9 L 4 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 24 | $20.80 |
| 318ti Manual 5-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.9 L 4 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 24 | $20.80 |
| 318i Convertible Manual 5-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.9 L 4 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | $21.70 |
| 318i Convertible Manual 5-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.9 L 4 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $21.70 |
| 318i/318is Automatic 4-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.9 L 4 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 23 | $21.70 |
| 318i/318is Manual 5-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.9 L 4 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | $21.70 |
| 318ti Automatic 4-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.9 L 4 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | $21.70 |
| 318ti Automatic 4-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.9 L 4 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | $21.70 |
| 318ti Manual 5-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.9 L 4 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | $21.70 |
| 318i Convertible Automatic 4-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.9 L 4 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | $22.69 |
| 318i/318is Automatic 4-spd · Premium gasoline | 1.9 L 4 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | $22.69 |
| 328i/328is Manual 5-spd · Premium gasoline | 2.8 L 6 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $23.77 |
| 328ic Manual 5-spd · Premium gasoline | 2.8 L 6 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 | $23.77 |
| 328i/328is Automatic 4-spd · Premium gasoline | 2.8 L 6 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | $26.27 |
| 328ic Automatic 4-spd · Premium gasoline | 2.8 L 6 cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | $26.27 |
Fuel economy: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Cheapest states to run this car
- North Carolina · $17.51
- South Carolina · $18.42
- Oklahoma · $18.48
- Texas · $18.50
- Georgia · $18.55
- Missouri · $18.73
Most expensive states
- California · $26.00
- Hawaii · $25.76
- Nevada · $24.09
- Illinois · $23.95
- Washington · $23.53
- Michigan · $23.16
NHTSA safety ratings
Not rated
Recalls
No recalls on record.
Recalls, complaints and ratings: NHTSA