Against 452 other V6 cars rated 2004–2006, the 325xi beats their 19 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $101 a year.
Every BMW 325xi engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 17 / 24.4 | 2001–2005 | $1,920 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 18 / 25 | 2006–2006 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Focus gets 26.3 mpg, the Nissan Versa 28 mpg and the Volkswagen Jetta 26.5 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2006 325xi. The 325xi costs the most of them to run: $549 a year more than the Nissan Versa.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2006) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2004–2006 | −$101 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,850 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2006 BMW 325xi gives up 7 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 18 in the city, $597 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2006) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (39%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 325xi changed over the years
Combined figure across the 6 model years the 325xi was rated in, all of them at 20 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2005 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2004 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2003 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2002 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2001 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the BMW 325xi — 2 engines across 2001–2006. 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 $3,850. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2006 BMW 325xi get?
20 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2001 the 325xi has averaged 20 mpg.
Is the 2006 325xi more efficient than the 2005?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Does the 325xi get better gas mileage than the Ford Focus?
No: 20 mpg for the 2006 325xi against 26.3 for the 2007 Ford Focus, about $460 a year more to run.
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