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BMW 3-Series Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
7 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
8 kilometers per liter 1 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 0 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 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2013 2013 4dr Sedan 225-hp 3.0L I6 6-sp automated manual RWD 58.6
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With the turbocharged 285kW 3.0L I6 Hybrid engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2013 BMW 3-Series has been averaging 58.6 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2013 BMW 3-Series in this analysis were driven mostly in heavy traffic (about 40 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were on the highway at an average speed of 90 kilometers per hour (30 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2013 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.
2013 2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 39.37
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2013 2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable automatic RWD 46.43
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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the 2013 BMW 3-Series

2013 BMW 3-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2014 Both the tested BMW 328d and the tested Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC were fitted with optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) systems. This cost them an mpg or two, but kept the playing field level. The more compact BMW weighs much less, 3,620 vs. 4,409 pounds, and has an engine tuned to produce considerably less peak torque (280 vs. 369 lb-ft) and a bit less peak horsepower (180 vs. 195), so it shouldn't come as much of a surprise that it earns a significantly higher EPA city rating, 31 vs. 27 mpg. But on the highway the Benz nearly bridges the gap, 43 vs. 42 mpg. (All figures here with AWD. With rear-wheel-drive the cars rate 32/45 and 28/45.) Diesel enthusiasts argue that the EPA's testing regimen penalizes the compression-ignition engines, and that real world figures tend to be higher. Unfortunately, I drove the two cars on much different roads under much different conditions. In straight 65-mph highway driving in balmy temps, the Mercedes-Benz's trip computer reported averages in the low 40s, very close to the EPA rating. On a fairly aggressive drive in the hills south of San Francisco, this average dropped to 28, which is still better than the EPA city rating. And on a cruise along one of the less curvy portions of the California coastal highway it managed a two-way average around 39. Not too shabby for such a heavy car. I drove the BMW 328d in suburban Detroit during some especially cold weather (thank you, polar vertex), which harms fuel economy. Even so, with a fairly heavy foot and a cold start it managed 33 mpg while driving my son the eight miles to his school. On the way back, with a lighter right foot and a warm engine, it managed 44. The highest observed average was 49. At a steady 65 miles-per-hour on the highway the trip computer reported just under 40 mpg. Correct for the much colder temperature, and this is at least as good as the Mercedes, but a much tighter race than in around-town driving. My initial impression was that the 328d's trip computer reports weren't much better than the gas-powered 328i's surprisingly good numbers. Then I checked my review. Even though the 328i wasn't penalized by all-wheel-drive, and the ambient temperature wasn't quite as low, its averages were between two-thirds (moderately heavy foot) and four-fifths (ultra-light foot) as high as the 328d's. Overall, figure three-quarters as efficient, at best. Impressive for a quick, gas-powered car, but no match for the diesel, even considering that diesel tends to cost more than premium gasoline (this varies by local area). see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2013 BMW 3-Series

2013 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
 

2013 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.