1988 BMW 3 Series
8 configurations — EPA fuel economy ratings
| Trim / Variant | City MPG | Hwy MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel | Drive | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series | 15 | 26 | 18 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd |
| 3 Series | 15 | 26 | 18 | Premium Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd |
| 3 Series | 16 | 21 | 18 | Regular Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd |
| 3 Series | 17 | 21 | 18 | Regular Gasoline | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd |
| 3 Series | 15 | 22 | 18 | Regular Gasoline | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd |
| 3 Series | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd |
| 3 Series | 18 | 22 | 19 | Regular Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd |
| 3 Series | 18 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline | Rear-Wheel Drive | 2.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd |