The 2012 BMW 328iS window sticker reads 21 mpg combined (18 city, 26 highway) for the 3L 6-cyl.
The BMW 328iS window sticker — build, options & years
The BMW 328iS ran from 1996–2000.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 328iS VIN decoder.
What the BMW 328iS sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2012 328iS:
The label also prints an estimated $3,650 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 2012) the best 328iS version ranks #20 of 33 on combined MPG (the class best is 44 mpg).
How the 328iS's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1996 to 2012:
Combined went from 21 mpg in 1996 to 21 in 2012. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
The 328iS sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the 328iS trails all 1: its most efficient 2012 version reads 21 mpg, the Nissan 200SX 29.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 328iS | 2012 | — | |
| Nissan 200SX | 1998 | — |
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Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: BMW 328iS VIN decoder.
328iS window sticker — every model year
Any 328iS 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
| 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 328iS
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 328iS, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 328iS all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the BMW 328iS window sticker show?
The 2012 label shows up to 21 mpg combined, #20 of 33 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,650 a year.
Does the BMW 328iS sticker show better MPG than the Nissan 200SX?
No: the most efficient 2012 BMW 328iS reads 21 mpg combined, the 1998 Nissan 200SX 29.
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