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2015 BMW 3 Series Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2015 BMW 3 Series Diesel is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 36 MPG combined (31 city / 43 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 34 to 36 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2014 model. Among 52 compact cars rated for 2015, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,542 a year to fuel.

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Combined 36 MPG 31 MPG city · 43 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,542 15,000 mi/yr · $10.28 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2015 #19 of 52 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2015 BMW 3 Series Diesel's fuel average is 15.3 km/L (6.5 L/100 km), or 36 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 18.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3113.27.6
Highway4318.35.5
Combined3615.36.5

How it ranks among 2015 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV116 MPGe $788
  2. 2Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
  3. 3Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
  4. 4Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
  5. 5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  6. 19BMW 3 Series Diesel36 MPG $1,542
  7. 52Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232
2015 3 Series DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,603/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

3 Series Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
328d
Diesel 31 MPG 43 MPG 36 MPG — $1,542
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
328d xDrive
Diesel 31 MPG 41 MPG 34 MPG — $1,632

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
96 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
285 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
9/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
8/10

2015 BMW 3 Series Diesel vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2015 BMW 3 Series (28 MPG), 2015 BMW 3 Series Hybrid (28 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 BMW 3 Series Diesel?

Up to 36 MPG combined (31 city / 43 highway); ratings range from 34 to 36 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2015 BMW 3 Series Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2015 BMW 3 Series Diesel?

The 2015 BMW 3 Series Diesel's fuel average is 15.3 km/L (6.5 L/100 km), or 36 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 18.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 BMW 3 Series Diesel per year?

About $1,542 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $10.28 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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