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BMW 3-Series Fuel Economy (g/100m)

g/100m Number of Vehicles
1 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
2 gallons per 100 meters 22 vehicles
3 gallons per 100 meters 417 vehicles
4 gallons per 100 meters 613 vehicles
5 gallons per 100 meters 248 vehicles
6 gallons per 100 meters 180 vehicles
7 gallons per 100 meters 38 vehicles
8 gallons per 100 meters 5 vehicles
9 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
10 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
11 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
12 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
13 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
14 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
15 gallons per 100 meters 2 vehicles
16 gallons per 100 meters 2 vehicles
17 gallons per 100 meters 4 vehicles
18 gallons per 100 meters 3 vehicles
19 gallons per 100 meters 4 vehicles
20 gallons per 100 meters 5 vehicles
21 gallons per 100 meters 14 vehicles
22 gallons per 100 meters 14 vehicles
23 gallons per 100 meters 8 vehicles
24 gallons per 100 meters 17 vehicles
25 gallons per 100 meters 12 vehicles
26 gallons per 100 meters 9 vehicles
27 gallons per 100 meters 16 vehicles
28 gallons per 100 meters 10 vehicles
29 gallons per 100 meters 12 vehicles
30 gallons per 100 meters 13 vehicles
31 gallons per 100 meters 7 vehicles
32 gallons per 100 meters 5 vehicles
33 gallons per 100 meters 3 vehicles
34 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
35 gallons per 100 meters 2 vehicles
36 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
37 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
38 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
39 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
40 gallons per 100 meters 2 vehicles
41 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
42 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain g/100m  
2021 2021 4dr Sedan turbocharged 255hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 2.94
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With the turbocharged 190kW 2.0L I4 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2021 BMW 3-Series has been averaging 2.94 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2021 BMW 3-Series in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 kilometers per hour (about 99 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the suburbs (0 percent), in the city (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2021 BMW 3-Series in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
2020 2020 4dr Sedan turbocharged 382hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.08
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2016 2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 382hp 3.0L I6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 2.09
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2016 2016 4dr Sedan 225-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp automated manual RWD 20.23
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2015 2015 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 3.45
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2015 2015 4dr Wagon turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.12
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2014 2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 3.87
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2014 2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 3.39
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2014 2014 4dr Sedan turbocharged 180hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 2.37
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2014 2014 4dr Wagon turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.52
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2013 2013 4dr Sedan 225-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp automated manual RWD 4.02
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2013 2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 18.09
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2013 2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 11.97
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2012 2012 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 22.88
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 5.86
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 5.6
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.3
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 4.98
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.35
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 3.85
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 3.37
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 17.35
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 5.91
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 6.3
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.92
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.35
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 4.01
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.55
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2010 2010 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 5.29
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2010 2010 2dr Hardtop conv. 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.9
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2010 2010 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 5.07
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2010 2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.46
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2010 2010 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 14.14
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2010 2010 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.2
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2010 2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 3.11
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2010 2010 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 6.1
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2010 2010 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 5.56
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2010 2010 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.45
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2009 2009 2dr Hardtop conv. 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 4.59
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2009 2009 2dr Hardtop conv. 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 7.82
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2009 2009 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.51
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 8.56
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 12.05
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 3.82
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 5
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.92
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.58
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 26.4
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 11.19
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 8.58
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 241hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 15.5
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2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 3.53
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2009 2009 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 6.5
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2009 2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.14
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2009 2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.56
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2009 2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 5.26
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2008 2008 2dr Hardtop conv. 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 5.92
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2008 2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 5.29
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 6.9
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 6.03
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 16.73
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 23.8
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.21
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 8.33
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 8.03
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 26.3
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 8.58
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 10.45
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 11.52
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 7.82
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 5.02
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.13
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.22
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.31
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.76
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.51
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2007 2007 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.76
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2007 2007 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 5.49
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2007 2007 2dr Hardtop conv. 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 21.4
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2007 2007 2dr Hardtop conv. 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.4
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.4
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 3.81
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.75
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.77
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 13.29
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 3.82
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 8.72
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2007 2007 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.12
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2007 2007 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 5.56
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2007 2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 7.45
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2007 2007 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.2
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2007 2007 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 4.85
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2007 2007 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.56
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2007 2007 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.04
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 4.75
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 5.15
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2007 2007 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 3.92
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2006 2006 2dr Convertible 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 4.17
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2006 2006 2dr Convertible turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.93
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2006 2006 2dr Convertible 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.17
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 9
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan 255-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 7.51
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 3.82
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 6.07
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan 215-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 10.57
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan 215-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 7.78
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2006 2006 4dr Sedan 215-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 5.65
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2006 2006 2dr Coupe 255-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.44
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2006 2006 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 4.88
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2006 2006 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 5.16
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2006 2006 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.46
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2006 2006 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.45
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2006 2006 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 4.76
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2005 2005 2dr Convertible 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 5
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2005 2005 2dr Convertible turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.42
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2005 2005 2dr Convertible 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.07
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 3.56
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.83
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 6.25
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.23
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2005 2005 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 7.33
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe 225-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp automated manual RWD 4.82
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 4.03
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 4.88
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 17.29
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.22
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2005 2005 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.42
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.02
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2005 2005 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.17
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2004 2004 2dr Convertible 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 4.8
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2004 2004 2dr Convertible 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.35
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2004 2004 2dr Convertible turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 5.05
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 225-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp automated manual RWD 3.73
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.54
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 5.71
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.33
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.55
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 3.65
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.66
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2004 2004 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 25.57
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 5.14
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 4.03
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 5.21
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.88
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 4.2
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2004 2004 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.22
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2004 2004 4dr Wagon turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 19.45
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2004 2004 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.27
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2003 2003 2dr Convertible turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.55
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.31
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.47
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.51
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 22.8
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.52
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.71
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.62
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2003 2003 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 4.37
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2003 2003 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 27.3
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.24
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 4.22
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.15
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2003.5 2003.5 2dr Convertible 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 5.86
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2003.5 2003.5 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 4.41
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2002 2002 2dr Convertible 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 4.81
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2002 2002 2dr Convertible 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 4.35
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2002 2002 2dr Convertible turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.76
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 4.32
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 4.17
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.89
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.39
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.42
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.11
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2002 2002 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.34
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2002 2002 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 30.1
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2002 2002 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 4.17
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2002 2002 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 6.88
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2002 2002 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.69
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2002 2002 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 3.79
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2002 2002 4dr Wagon turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 5.08
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2001 2001 2dr Convertible 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 5.31
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2001 2001 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.49
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2001 2001 4dr Sedan 168-hp 2.2L I6 5-sp manual RWD 21
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2001 2001 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 3.92
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2001 2001 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 3.72
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual RWD 3.82
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.4
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2001 2001 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.42
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2000 2000 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.35
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2000 2000 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.35
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2000 2000 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4
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2000 2000 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.92
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2000 2000 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 4.35
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2000 2000 4dr Wagon 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 4.03
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1999.5 1999.5 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 26.75
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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the BMW 3-Series

BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2016 A number of BMW 3 Series variants offer better fuel economy than the tested 340i xDrive. You can get a conventional four-cylinder (with EPA ratings of 23 city, 35 highway), a diesel (32/42), or even a plug-in hybrid (28/34). But for a 320-horsepower all-wheel-drive sedan, the 340i xDrive rates quite well: 21/31 with an automatic, 19/29 with a manual. Some six-cylinder competitors score nearly as well, but none quite match the BMW. For example, the tested Jaguar XE with all-wheel-drive and its mandatory automatic rates 20/29. The BMW's trip computer reported even more impressive real-world averages. In light-footed suburban driving it reported 32 mpg, and on a 70-mph highway it reported 37 mpg in one direction and 34 mpg in the other. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the BMW 3-Series

BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4
8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The new twin turbo I4 produces great fuel economy and performance. Estimated 36 highway is great for a performance car, I'll report my mpg after I've had it awhile. 3 different drive modes, (economy, comfort, sport) depending on your mood. see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
18 - 22 mpg city; 31 mpg on 1600 mile trip to include some city driving, mostly highway. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
42 mpg with cruise at 75. 30 mpg+ mix of freeway & town driving. 25 mpg with all in-town driving. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
better than 20mpg in town, up to 30 on the highway see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
better than my previous car (Infiniti G35), reasonable mpg for the performance offered see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
averages 25+mpg for a mix of freeway/city driving see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
30 mpg on the highway at 70mph is just fine for a 3500 pound car. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Very good fuel economy on highway if you allow cruise control to manage speed - 26-29 mpg. In town it drops to 19-21 mpg and if you play boy racer then it'll drop to the 15 mpg area. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Very good fuel economy on highway if you allow cruise control to manage speed - 26-29 mpg. In town it drops to 19-21 mpg and if you play boy racer then it'll drop to the 15 mpg area. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Averaging 21 MPG is 70% city/30% freeway driving. On a long road trip I average 29 MPG (includes a few mountain passes and 80 MPH average speed.) see full BMW 3-Series review
BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I knew it would drink a lot of premium fuel, but my first day of driving around the city, mostly normally, was less than 15 mpg. I swear, I wasn't pounding the gas pedal either! see full BMW 3-Series review
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
can be better. It depends a lot on driving habits though. Premium fuel adds to the expense. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Its a 414 hp V8. It drinks a lot. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
7-speed automated manual RWD
I only get 18. This car should get more like 23, much like a vette or cts. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
M3 averages 16.6 mpg. Spirited driving brings it to single digits. There is hardly any need for that, given the recent engine advances. see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 2dr Coupe 414-horsepower 4.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD
16 mpg for light city/highway driving. 16 gallon fuel tank limits range to about 300 miles for typical owners (assuming you run the tank dry). see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Wagon 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Less than the A3. Though the base 328i has a larger 6 cylinder engine while the A3 is a 4 cylinder turbo. 328i is also larger and heavier. It is more closer toa wagon while the A3 is closer to a hatchback. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Need to burn a lot of dinosaurs if you have a lead foot like me. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I average 20-22 mpg. getting expensive to run the car. I wish it was in the mid 20s, but 6 cyl and awd I guess it could be worse. and its not direct injection engine (reminds me to buy the injector cleaner stuff!) see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
press the gas watch the fuel go down see full BMW 3-Series review
 

BMW 3-Series Gas Mileage (g/100m)

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 g/100m based on how and where you drive a car.