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

L/100km Number of Vehicles
7 liters per 100 kilometers 2 vehicles
8 liters per 100 kilometers 8 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 4 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 7 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 7 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 8 vehicles
13 liters per 100 kilometers 3 vehicles
14 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2005 2005 2dr Convertible 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 11.8
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With the turbocharged 353kW 3.0L I6 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2005 BMW 3-Series has been averaging 11.8 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2005 BMW 3-Series in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 80 kilometers per hour (about 67 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (11 percent), in the suburbs (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2005 BMW 3-Series in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2005 2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 10.4
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2005 2005 2dr Convertible 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 9.6
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 8.4
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 11.37
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 8.41
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 7.6
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 9.08
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe 225-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp automated manual RWD 11.35
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 9.5
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 11.48
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 13
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 7.6
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 8.1
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 9.5
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 9.8
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2005 BMW 3-Series

2005 BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Can be quite thirsty if driven with high spirit see full BMW 3-Series review
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
2005 BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I really dont mind it. Nothing else on the list caught my eye. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 not high enough for a small car see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Wish it could get closer to 35 mpg with price of gas. Averaging consistently between 24-27 mpg with an even mixture of highway/city. see full BMW 3-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 BMW builds heavy cars which hurt fuel economy. see full BMW 3-Series review
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
 

2005 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.