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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 2 vehicles
9 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
10 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
11 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
12 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
13 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
14 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
15 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
16 liters per 100 kilometers 0 vehicles
17 liters per 100 kilometers 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain L/100km  
2012 2012 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-sp manual AWD 9.72
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With the turbocharged 285kW 3.0L I6 Hybrid engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2012 BMW 3-Series has been averaging 9.72 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2012 BMW 3-Series in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 118 kilometers per hour (about 74.4 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (10 percent), in heavy traffic (3.8 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2012 BMW 3-Series in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 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 2012 BMW 3-Series

2012 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
 

2012 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.