The 2016 BMW 328i window sticker reads 27 mpg combined (23 city, 35 highway) for the 2L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2015 BMW 328i 5 stars overall, and a used 2016 asks about $9,995 today.
The BMW 328i window sticker — build, options & years
The BMW 328i ran from 1996–2016 across 2 generations (1996–2000, 2007).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 328i VIN decoder.
What the BMW 328i sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2016 328i:
The label also prints an estimated $2,850 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Compact Cars, 2016) the best 328i version ranks #28 of 42 on combined MPG (the class best is 50 mpg).
How the 328i's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1996 to 2016:
Combined went from 21 mpg in 1996 to 27 in 2016. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2015 328i:
The weak spot is frontal crash: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The 328i sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the 328i has the best figure of the 3: 27 mpg for its most efficient 2016 version.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 328i | 2016 | 5★ | |
| Ford Thunderbird | 2005 | — | |
| Jaguar X-Type | 2008 | — |
What a used 328i sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 448 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 25 listings | |
| 2015 | 44 listings | |
| 2014 | 46 listings | |
| 2013 | 92 listings | |
| 2012 | 22 listings | |
| 2011 | 103 listings | |
| 2010 | 15 listings | |
| 2009 | 30 listings | |
| 2008 | 32 listings | |
| 2007 | 27 listings | |
| 1997 | 12 listings |
A 2016 328i asks a median $9,995 today, a 1997 about $4,000. Full breakdown on the BMW 328i value page.
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328i window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 31 BMW 328i window stickers from VINs so far, opened 61 times. The most requested model years are 2013, 2011 and 2015.
Any 328i from 1996–2016: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other BMW models: BMW window stickers.
Other BMW window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | |
| BMW X5 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| BMW X3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 30 mpg | |
| BMW M4 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | |
| BMW M5 | Midsize Cars | 20 mpg | |
| BMW i8 | Subcompact Cars | 28 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a BMW 328i
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 328i, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 328i all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the BMW 328i window sticker show?
The 2016 label shows up to 27 mpg combined, #28 of 42 in its EPA class (Compact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,850 a year.
What safety rating is on the BMW 328i sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2015 model, by test: frontal crash 4, side crash 5, rollover 5.
Does the BMW 328i sticker show better MPG than the Ford Thunderbird?
Yes: the most efficient 2016 BMW 328i reads 27 mpg combined, the 2005 Ford Thunderbird 18.
Which BMW 328i years do people look up most?
2013, with 9 of the 31 BMW 328i window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2011 and 2015.
What is a used BMW 328i worth now?
A 2016 asks a median $9,995 and a 1997 about $4,000, across 448 live listings. More on the BMW 328i value page.
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