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BMW 3-Series Fuel Economy (L/100km)

L/100km Number of Vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers 3 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 38 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 77 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 33 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 6 vehicles
13 liters per 100 kilometers 3 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2003 2003 2dr Convertible turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 10.7
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With the turbocharged 179kW 2.0L I4 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2003 BMW 3-Series has been averaging 10.7 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2003 BMW 3-Series in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 95 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were on the highway at an average speed of 75 kilometers per hour (5 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2003 BMW 3-Series in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with an ultra-light foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 10.15
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 10.5
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 10.6
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 9.7
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 10.65
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 8.7
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 10.87
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2003 2003 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 10.27
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2003 2003 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 11.6
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 10
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 9.93
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 9.78
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2003 BMW 3-Series

2003 BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
excellent for its class and performance see full BMW 3-Series review
2002 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Fuel economy is better then most sports cars. Also materials and workmanship are top notch. see full BMW 3-Series review
2003 BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 2dr Coupe 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The fuel usage is normal for a six cylinder of this type. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

2003 BMW 3-Series Gas Mileage (L/100km)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the BMW 3-Series's real-world L/100km based on how and where you drive a car.