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
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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