Model year guide

1996 BMW 318I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 BMW 318I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 92 on record.

1996 BMW 318I at a glance

Combined22–23 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 BMW 318I MPG & running costs

Combined22–23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,650
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 BMW 318I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,250
Fuel only$18,250
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 BMW 318I vehicles on record

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1996 BMW 318I — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1996 BMW 318I get?

The 1996 BMW 318I has U.S. EPA estimates of 22–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.