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BMW 3-Series Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
6 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
7 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
8 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
9 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 9 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 18 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 19 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 22 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 23 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 15 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 11 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 9 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 10 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 16 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 14 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 18 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 23 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 15 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 16 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
85 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
86 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
87 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
88 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
89 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
90 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
91 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
92 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2011 2011 4dr Sedan 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 40.13
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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 40.13 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 42
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 54.7
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 47.4
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 54.1
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 61.2
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2011 2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 70.09
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 7-sp automated manual RWD 28.61
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe 414-hp 4.0L V8 6-sp manual RWD 40.49
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 37.3
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual RWD 60.23
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 54.1
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 59.38
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2011 2011 2dr Coupe 230-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp shiftable automatic RWD 51.7
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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 (km/L)

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 km/L based on how and where you drive a car.