BMW 325xi Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 2002–2006 · Updated Oct 30, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 2006 BMW 325xi window sticker reads 20 mpg combined (18 city, 25 highway) for the 3L 6-cyl.

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

The BMW 325xi ran from 2002–2006 across 2 generations (2002–2005, 2006).

Powertrain on the label
3L 6-cyl
EPA fuel economy
20 mpg combined (2006)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles
Generations
2 (2002–2006)

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

What the BMW 325xi sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2006 325xi:

FIG.01·BMW 325xi — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving18 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising25 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label20 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $3,850 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Compact Cars, 2006) the best 325xi version ranks #30 of 39 on combined MPG (the class best is 34 mpg).

How the 325xi's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 2001 to 2006:

FIG.02·BMW 325xi — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
200120022003200420052006202020202020
RANGE 20 → 20·SOURCE EPA · 2001–2006

Combined went from 20 mpg in 2001 to 20 in 2006.

The 325xi sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the 325xi trails all 3: its most efficient 2006 version reads 20 mpg, the Chevrolet Cavalier 26.

FIG.03·BMW 325xi window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
BMW 325xi200620 mpg—
Chevrolet Cavalier200526 mpg—
Saturn Ion200726 mpg—
Pontiac Grand Am200525 mpg—
ROWS 4·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA
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BMW 325xi · 5 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record3.3
Complaint severity5.0

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

325xi window sticker — every model year

Any 325xi from 2002–2006: 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 325xi

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 325xi, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 325xi all three must show the same number.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the BMW 325xi window sticker show?

The 2006 label shows up to 20 mpg combined, #30 of 39 in its EPA class (Compact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,850 a year.

Does the BMW 325xi sticker show better MPG than the Chevrolet Cavalier?

No: the most efficient 2006 BMW 325xi reads 20 mpg combined, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 26.

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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