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BMW 325Ci Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 2000–2006 · Updated Oct 30, 2026 · 3.5 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 2006 BMW 325Ci window sticker reads 21 mpg combined (18 city, 27 highway) for the 2.5L 6-cyl. A used 2005 asks about $5,900 today.

The BMW 325Ci window sticker — build, options & years

The BMW 325Ci ran from 2000–2006.

Powertrain on the label
2.5L 6-cyl
EPA fuel economy
21 mpg combined (2006)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles
Generations
1 (2000–2006)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 325Ci VIN decoder.

What the BMW 325Ci sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2006 325Ci:

FIG.01·BMW 325Ci — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving18 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising27 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label21 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $3,650 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 2006) the best 325Ci version ranks #13 of 23 on combined MPG (the class best is 42 mpg).

How the 325Ci's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 2001 to 2006:

FIG.02·BMW 325Ci — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
200120022003200420052006212121222121
RANGE 21 → 21·SOURCE EPA · 2001–2006

Combined went from 21 mpg in 2001 to 21 in 2006; the best year on file is 2004 at 22 mpg.

What a used 325Ci sells for now

Median asking price by model year, from 55 live US listings:

FIG.03·BMW 325Ci — Market Price by Model Year
Model yearMedian asking priceSample
2005$5,90015 listings
2004$5,6509 listings
2003$3,2509 listings
2001$5,50022 listings
ROWS 4·SOURCE ForCar market data

A 2005 325Ci asks a median $5,900 today, a 2001 about $5,500. Full breakdown on the BMW 325Ci value page.

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ForCar Reliability Score
BMW 325Ci · 7 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record3.7
Complaint severity3.1

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: BMW 325Ci VIN decoder.

325Ci window sticker — every model year

ForCar has built 5 BMW 325Ci window stickers from VINs so far, opened 6 times. The most requested model years are 2006, 2004 and 2002.

Any 325Ci from 2000–2006: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other BMW models: BMW window stickers.

Other BMW window stickers

FIG.06·Other BMW window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
BMW M31988–2026Compact Cars29 mpg
BMW X52000–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD27 mpg
BMW X32004–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD30 mpg
BMW M42015–2026Subcompact Cars30 mpg
BMW M51988–2026Midsize Cars20 mpg
BMW i82014–2020Subcompact Cars28 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a BMW 325Ci

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 325Ci, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 325Ci all three must show the same number.
Everything on the BMW 325Ci
Recalls27 campaignsFuel economy22 mpg bestReliability3.5/5Common problems55 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space9 cu ftUsed prices161 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2000–2006

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the BMW 325Ci window sticker show?

The 2006 label shows up to 21 mpg combined, #13 of 23 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,650 a year.

Which BMW 325Ci years do people look up most?

2006, with 2 of the 5 BMW 325Ci window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2004 and 2002.

What is a used BMW 325Ci worth now?

A 2005 asks a median $5,900 and a 2001 about $5,500, across 55 live listings. More on the BMW 325Ci value page.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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