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

L/100km Number of Vehicles
3 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
4 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
5 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
6 liters per 100 kilometers 2 vehicles
7 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers 12 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 51 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 52 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 33 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 24 vehicles
13 liters per 100 kilometers 21 vehicles
14 liters per 100 kilometers 5 vehicles
15 liters per 100 kilometers 3 vehicles
16 liters per 100 kilometers 2 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2004 2004 2dr Convertible 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 11.27
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With the turbocharged 353kW 3.0L I6 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2004 BMW 3-Series has been averaging 11.27 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2004 BMW 3-Series in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 kilometers per hour (about 53.3 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (21.7 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2004 BMW 3-Series in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2004 2004 2dr Convertible 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 10.25
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2004 2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 11.9
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 225-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp automated manual RWD 8.77
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 10.7
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 13.4
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 10.2
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 10.7
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 8.59
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 9.14
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 11.14
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 12.11
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 10.43
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 12.25
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 9.13
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 9.85
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 9.95
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2004 2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 11.33
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2004 2004 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 10.05
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2004 BMW 3-Series

2004 BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Most efficient six cylinder car in its class--real world results include 22-24 mpg in suburban driving and 30+ on the highway. see full BMW 3-Series review
2004 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
excellent for its class and performance see full BMW 3-Series review
2004 BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Not as impressive as the TL. see full BMW 3-Series review
2005 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD
not sure how good it is see full BMW 3-Series review
 

2004 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.