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BMW 328iC Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 1996–2000 · Updated Oct 31, 2026 · 4.5 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 2013 BMW 328iC window sticker reads 22 mpg combined (19 city, 28 highway) for the 3L 6-cyl.

The BMW 328iC window sticker — build, options & years

The BMW 328iC ran from 1996–2000 across 2 generations (1996–1999, 2007).

Powertrain on the label
3L 6-cyl
EPA fuel economy
22 mpg combined (2013)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles
Generations
2 (1996–2000)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 328iC VIN decoder.

What the BMW 328iC sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2013 328iC:

FIG.01·BMW 328iC — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving19 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising28 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label22 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $3,500 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Minicompact Cars, 2013) the best 328iC version ranks #9 of 12 on combined MPG (the class best is 37 mpg).

How the 328iC's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 1996 to 2013:

FIG.02·BMW 328iC — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
199619971998199920122013212120212222
RANGE 21 → 22·SOURCE EPA · 1996–2013

Combined went from 21 mpg in 1996 to 22 in 2013. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.

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ForCar Reliability Score
BMW 328iC · 5 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.9
Complaint severity4.8

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: BMW 328iC VIN decoder.

328iC window sticker — every model year

Any 328iC from 1996–2000: 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 328iC

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 328iC, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 328iC all three must show the same number.
Everything on the BMW 328iC
Recalls2 campaignsFuel economy21 mpg bestReliability4.5/5Common problems36 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space9 cu ftUsed prices56 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1996–2000

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the BMW 328iC window sticker show?

The 2013 label shows up to 22 mpg combined, #9 of 12 in its EPA class (Minicompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,500 a year.

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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