1987 BMW 6 Series — 3.5L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD
This 1987 BMW 6 Series (3.5L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD) takes premium gasoline. PREMIUM
12
MPG combined (9 city / 17 hwy)
$6,400
est. fuel cost / year (EPA, 15k mi)
—
tailpipe CO₂
The EPA lists this trim as premium because that's the fuel the manufacturer specified for its mileage test. Many such engines will run on regular with slightly lower power and MPG — but check your owner's manual to see whether premium is required or just recommended.
Other 1987 BMW 6 Series trims
| Trim | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, RWD | REGULAR | 16 | $3,900 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl, 5-spd manual, RWD | REGULAR | 16 | $3,900 |
EPA fuel type: Premium · class: Subcompact Cars · retrieved 2026-06-14.