Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 1984–2026

BMW 3 Series

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 3 Series. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 6.1 L/100km: 46 mpg UK, 39 mpg US.

BMW 3 Series in grey
Fuel use
6.1 L/100km
2026 official
UK mpg
46 mpg
US mpg
39 mpg
On a full tank
967 km
59 L tank

What a 3 Series costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$17.93 per 100 km$1,973
Australia$2.41/L petrol$14.70 per 100 km$1,632
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£17.12 per 100 miles£1,198
United States$4.35/gal petrol$11.29 per 100 miles$1,524

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

G20, 2019–2027

Specs for the 330i sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
G20
Built
2019-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,709 mm
Width
1,827 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Wheelbase
2,851 mm
Kerb weight
1,545 kg
Boot
480 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
190 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
0–100 km/h
5.8 s

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.4 L/100km
CO₂
146 g/km
Fuel tank
59 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2019
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2019
Airbags
8
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Spare wheel
None

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

F30, 2012–2018

Specs for the 320i sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
F30
Built
2012-2018
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,624 mm
Width
1,811 mm
Height
1,413 mm
Wheelbase
2,810 mm
Kerb weight
1,500 kg
Boot
481 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
135 kW
Torque
270 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.4 L/100km
CO₂
139 g/km
Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2012
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2012
Airbags
6

Ownership

Spare wheel
None

E90, 2006–2011

Specs for the 320i sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
E90
Built
2006-2011
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,520 mm
Width
1,817 mm
Height
1,421 mm
Wheelbase
2,760 mm
Kerb weight
1,440 kg
Boot
460 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
125 kW
Torque
210 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.4 L/100km
CO₂
175 g/km
Fuel tank
63 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2005
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2005
Airbags
6

Ownership

Spare wheel
None

E46, 1999–2005

Specs for the 318i sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
E46
Built
1999-2005
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,488 mm
Width
1,758 mm
Height
1,371 mm
Wheelbase
2,725 mm
Kerb weight
1,480 kg
Boot
411 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
133 kW
Torque
228 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.1 L/100km
Fuel tank
62 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★☆
Euro NCAP tested
2001
Airbags
6

E36, 1992–1998

Specs for the 318i sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
E36
Built
1992-1998
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,433 mm
Width
1,698 mm
Height
1,393 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,250 kg
Boot
435 L

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
85 kW
Torque
168 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
65 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

E30, 1982–1991

Specs for the 318i sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
E30
Built
1982-1991
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Engine

Engine
1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,766 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
85 kW
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
55 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Plug-in hybrid1.3 L/100km217 mpg181 mpg—
2026Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2026Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2026Diesel6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid1.7 L/100km166 mpg138 mpg—
2025Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2025Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2025Diesel6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid2.2 L/100km127 mpg105 mpg—
2024Petrol9.6 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2024Hybrid9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2024Diesel5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid2.4 L/100km120 mpg100 mpg—
2023Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2023Hybrid9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2023Diesel5.5 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2022Plug-in hybrid2.1 L/100km135 mpg112 mpg—
2022Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2022Hybrid9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2022Diesel5.2 L/100km54 mpg45 mpg—
2021Plug-in hybrid2.1 L/100km134 mpg111 mpg—
2021Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg30 mpg—
2021Diesel5.2 L/100km54 mpg45 mpg—
2020Plug-in hybrid2.2 L/100km129 mpg107 mpg—
2020Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2020Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2019Plug-in hybrid2.2 L/100km130 mpg108 mpg—
2019Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg35 mpg—
2019Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg50 mpg—
2018Plug-in hybrid2.1 L/100km135 mpg112 mpg—
2018Petrol6.2 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2018Diesel4.4 L/100km64 mpg54 mpg—
2017Plug-in hybrid2.1 L/100km135 mpg112 mpg—
2017Petrol5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2017Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2016Plug-in hybrid2.1 L/100km135 mpg112 mpg—
2016Petrol6.2 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—
2016Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg53 mpg—
2015Petrol6.1 L/100km46 mpg38 mpg—
2015Hybrid6.1 L/100km46 mpg39 mpg—

BMW 3 Series questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 3 Series?

The 2026 BMW 3 Series uses 6.1 L/100km by its official figures: 46 mpg in UK gallons and 39 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 3 Series cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,973 in New Zealand, $1,632 in Australia, £1,198 in United Kingdom, $1,524 in United States.

How far does a BMW 3 Series go on a full tank?

About 967 km (601 miles) from its 59 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the BMW 3 Series's boot?

480 L, for the 330i sedan.

Cars like the 3 Series

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Ford

Fusion

2006–2020

5.7 L/100km · 49 mpg

Lincoln

MKZ

2007–2020

5.7 L/100km · 49 mpg

Hyundai

Accent

1995–2022

6.5 L/100km · 43 mpg

Kia

Optima

2001–2020

5.6 L/100km · 50 mpg

Peugeot

508

2011–2023

5.5 L/100km · 51 mpg

Toyota

Avalon

1995–2022

5.5 L/100km · 52 mpg

More from BMW

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1 Series

2007–2026

6.0 L/100km · 47 mpg

BMW

5 Series

1984–2027

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

BMW

2 Series

2014–2027

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

BMW

X1

2010–2027

8.7 L/100km · 32 mpg

BMW

X3

2004–2026

6.6 L/100km · 43 mpg

BMW

4 Series

2013–2027

8.1 L/100km · 35 mpg

BMW

X5

2000–2027

9.1 L/100km · 31 mpg

BMW

i4

2022–2026

447 km range

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