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

g/100m Number of Vehicles
3 gallons per 100 meters 135 vehicles
4 gallons per 100 meters 50 vehicles
5 gallons per 100 meters 26 vehicles
6 gallons per 100 meters 112 vehicles
7 gallons per 100 meters 4 vehicles
8 gallons per 100 meters 1 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 0 vehicles
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26 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
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30 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
31 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
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35 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
36 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
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38 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
39 gallons per 100 meters 0 vehicles
40 gallons per 100 meters 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain g/100m  
2011 2011 4dr Sedan 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 5.86
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With the turbocharged 353kW 3.0L I6 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2011 BMW 3-Series has been averaging 5.86 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2011 BMW 3-Series in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 kilometers per hour (about 60 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (15 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2011 BMW 3-Series in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
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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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2012 No, this isn't a mistake. Nothing surprised me more about the new BMW 328i than the fuel economy numbers reported by its trip computer--even cresting 40 once for the suburban trip home from my kids' school when the traffic signals were in my favor. In casual suburban driving you can expect high 20s and low 30s. Credit the combination of a new 240-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, an "Eco Pro" driving mode that encourages a light right foot, and an automatic stop/start system (which could operate more smoothly). Some caveats: the engine seems to get much worse fuel economy while warming up in cold weather, and a heavy right foot can send the numbers into the high teens. The EPA has revised its numbers for the 328i downward from 24 city / 36 highway to 23/33, putting it even with the 335i. My real-world testing suggested that the four goes two to seven miles farther on a gallon of gas than the six. see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2011 BMW 3-Series

2011 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
2011 BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

2011 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.