BMW 325i: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the BMW 325i across 7 model years, from the 1991 BMW 325i through the 2006 BMW 325i. The most recent 2006 BMW 325i returns 21 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2005 BMW 325i at 22 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full BMW 325i page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the BMW 325i. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2006 BMW 325i | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2005 | 2005 BMW 325i | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2004 | 2004 BMW 325i | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2003 | 2003 BMW 325i | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2002 | 2002 BMW 325i | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2001 | 2001 BMW 325i | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,300 |
| 1991 | 1991 BMW 325i | 15 MPG | 15 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,600 |
How the BMW 325i compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the BMW 325i against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2006 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.