Against 303 other V6 cars rated 1993–1995, the 325iC beats their 18.7 mpg average by 1.3 mpg, about $133 a year.
Every BMW 325iC engine, compared
The BMW 325iC was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 16.4 / 22.6 | 1989–1995 | $2,065 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1995) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1993–1995 | −$133 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,564 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1995 BMW 325iC gives up 8 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 18 in the city, $656 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1995) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (44%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 325iC changed over the years
The 325iC peaked in 1995 at 20 mpg (18 city, 26 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1993 at 18 — 2 mpg apart, or $213 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1994 | 18 / 26 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1993 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1992 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1991 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1990 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1989 | 16 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the BMW 325iC — 1 engine across 1989–1995. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,564. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1995 BMW 325iC get?
20 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1989 the 325iC has averaged 18.6 mpg.
Is the 1995 325iC more efficient than the 1994?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Which 325iC year has the best gas mileage?
The 1995, at 20 mpg combined (18 city, 26 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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