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2001 BMW 3 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2001 BMW 3 Series is a subcompact car offered in 13 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2000 model. Among 32 subcompact cars rated for 2001, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,821 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,821 15,000 mi/yr · $18.81 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2001 #20 of 32 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2001 BMW 3 Series's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	18	7.7	13.1
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 2001 Subcompact Cars

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1Suzuki Swift34 MPG $1,368
2Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
3Saturn SC29 MPG $1,603
4Suzuki Esteem29 MPG $1,603
5Toyota Celica28 MPG $1,661
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20BMW 3 Series21 MPG $2,821
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32Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA11 MPG $5,386

2001 3 SeriesOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,270/yr

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

3 Series MPG across model years

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13 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 325ci	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 330ci	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 325ci Convertible	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 330ci Convertible	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 325ci	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 330ci	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 325xi	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 330xi	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 325xi Sport Wagon	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 325ci Convertible	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 330ci Convertible	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 325xi	Gas	17 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 330xi	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 84 cu ft
Cargo volume: 9 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 423 g/mi

2001 BMW 3 Series vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo C70 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Lexus IS 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 3 Series saves $470/yr vs Saab 9-3 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 9-3 saves $708/yr vs Acura Integra 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Integra saves $884/yr vs Porsche 911 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 3 Series saves $470/yr vs Audi TT Coupe 23 MPG · $2,576/yr TT Coupe saves $245/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2001 BMW 3 Series?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 18 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2001 BMW 3 Series use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2001 BMW 3 Series?