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BMW 318i/318is

1992–1998 · 17 configurations

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The BMW 318i/318is has been tested by the EPA across 17 different configurations spanning model years 1992 through 1998. Over this period, the 318i/318is has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year	Powertrain	Annual Cost	City	Hwy	Comb MPG	Compare
1998	1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Regular	$2,600	19	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
1998	1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Regular	$2,500	20	29	24MPG	Add to Compare
1997	1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Premium	$3,150	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
1997	1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,000	20	29	23MPG	Add to Compare
1997	1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Premium	$3,000	19	28	23MPG	Add to Compare
1997	1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$2,900	20	29	24MPG	Add to Compare
1996	1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Premium	$3,150	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
1996	1.9L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,000	20	29	23MPG	Add to Compare
1995	1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Premium	$3,300	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1995	1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,000	19	29	23MPG	Add to Compare
1994	1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Premium	$3,150	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
1994	1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Premium	$3,300	18	26	21MPG	Add to Compare
1994	1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,150	19	27	22MPG	Add to Compare
1994	1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,000	19	29	23MPG	Add to Compare
1993	1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd • Premium	$3,150	19	28	22MPG	Add to Compare
1993	1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,150	19	27	22MPG	Add to Compare
1992	1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd • Premium	$3,150	19	27	22MPG	Add to Compare

Historical Efficiency

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Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (318i/318is) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the BMW 318i/318is. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

No NHTSA consumer complaints have been reported for this model.