The 1997 BMW 840Ci window sticker reads 15 mpg combined (14 city, 19 highway) for the 4.4L 8-cyl.
The BMW 840Ci window sticker — build, options & years
The BMW 840Ci ran from 1981–1996.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 840Ci VIN decoder.
What the BMW 840Ci sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 1997 840Ci:
The label also prints an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 1997) the best 840Ci version ranks #24 of 25 on combined MPG (the class best is 35 mpg).
How the 840Ci's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1994 to 1997:
Combined went from 16 mpg in 1994 to 15 in 1997; the best year on file is 1995 at 17 mpg.
The 840Ci sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the 840Ci trails all 3: its most efficient 1997 version reads 15 mpg, the Dodge Stealth 19.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 840Ci | 1997 | — | |
| Dodge Stealth | 1996 | — | |
| Infiniti J30 | 1997 | — | |
| Subaru SVX | 1997 | — |
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840Ci window sticker — every model year
Any 840Ci from 1981–1996: 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 840Ci
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 840Ci, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 840Ci all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the BMW 840Ci window sticker show?
The 1997 label shows up to 15 mpg combined, #24 of 25 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $5,150 a year.
Does the BMW 840Ci sticker show better MPG than the Dodge Stealth?
No: the most efficient 1997 BMW 840Ci reads 15 mpg combined, the 1996 Dodge Stealth 19.
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