BMW M3CI MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW M3CI model year from 1989 to 2021 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the M3CI has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1998 (up to 21 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

BMW M3CI fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2021 19 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2018 20 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2017 19–20 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2016 19–20 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2015 19–20 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
2010 16 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl
2009 16 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl
2008 16 MPG 4.0L 8-cyl
2006 17 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
2005 17 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
2004 17 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
2003 17 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
2002 17 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
2001 17 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
1999 20 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
1998 20–21 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
1997 20–21 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
1996 21 MPG 3.2L 6-cyl
1995 20 MPG 3.0L 6-cyl
1991 18 MPG 2.3L 4-cyl
1990 18 MPG 2.3L 4-cyl
1989 18 MPG 2.3L 4-cyl

2021 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2021 M3CI was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 16 23 19 MPG

2018 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2018 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Premium 17 24 20 MPG
M3 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2017 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2017 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG
M3 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Premium 17 24 19 MPG

2016 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2016 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG
M3 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Premium 17 24 19 MPG

2015 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2015 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG
M3 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S7) Premium 17 24 19 MPG

2010 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2010 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 14 20 16 MPG
M3 4.0L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2009 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2009 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 14 20 16 MPG
M3 4.0L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2008 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2008 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 4.0L 8-cyl Automatic (S7) Premium 14 20 16 MPG
M3 4.0L 8-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 14 20 16 MPG

2006 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2006 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 14 22 17 MPG
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 21 17 MPG

2005 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2005 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 21 17 MPG

2004 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2004 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 21 17 MPG
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG

2003 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2003 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 21 17 MPG
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG

2002 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2002 M3CI was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 21 17 MPG

2001 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 2001 M3CI was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 15 22 17 MPG

1999 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 1999 M3CI was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 20 MPG

1998 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 1998 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 17 26 20 MPG

1997 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 1997 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG

1996 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 1996 M3CI was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.2L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG

1995 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 1995 M3CI was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG
M3 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 17 26 20 MPG

1991 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 1991 M3CI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 15 26 18 MPG

1990 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 1990 M3CI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 15 26 18 MPG

1989 BMW M3CI: engines & MPG

The 1989 M3CI was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
M3 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 15 26 18 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a BMW M3CI get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the M3CI range from 16 to 21 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1998 model year.

What engines does the 2021 BMW M3CI have?

The 2021 M3CI was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl engines — see the 2021 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the BMW M3CI require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

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