1992 BMW 850i MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1992 BMW 850i.

The 1992 BMW 850i has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L and Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L.

The 1992 BMW 850i Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1992 BMW 850i Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1992 BMW 850i Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1992 BMW 850i is 13 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L 13 11 17
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L 13 11 17

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1992 BMW 850i?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1992 BMW 850i is $4,800.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1992 BMW 850i to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $12,500 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L $4,800 spend $12,500 more
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L $4,800 spend $12,500 more

The 1992 BMW 850i is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L $6,400
Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L $6,400

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1992 BMW 850i Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1992 BMW 850i will consume in one year is 23 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L 23
Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L 23

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1992 BMW 850i model options.

Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1992 BMW 850i Automatic 4-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG 11
Highway MPG 17
Combined MPG 13
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $12,500
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,800
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 23
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 12
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1992 BMW 850i Manual 6-spd 12-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG 11
Highway MPG 17
Combined MPG 13
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $12,500
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,800
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 23
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 12
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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