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2002 BMW 3 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2002 BMW 3 Series is a subcompact car offered in 13 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2001 model. Among 29 subcompact cars rated for 2002, it ranks 19th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,693 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 18 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,693 15,000 mi/yr · $17.95 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2002 #19 of 29 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2002 BMW 3 Series's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 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	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 2002 Subcompact Cars

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1Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
2Mitsubishi Mirage30 MPG $1,550
3Saturn SC29 MPG $1,603
4Toyota Celica28 MPG $1,661
5Suzuki Esteem27 MPG $1,722
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19BMW 3 Series22 MPG $2,693
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29Ferrari 456 MGT/MGA11 MPG $5,386

2002 3 SeriesOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,214/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 · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 330ci	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693
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 Convertible	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 325ci	Gas	17 MPG	24 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
4WD/AWD · 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 manual 325ci Convertible	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
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
4WD/AWD · 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: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 84 cu ft
Cargo volume: 9 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g/mi

2002 BMW 3 Series vs. rivals

vs Volvo C70 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 3 Series saves $128/yr vs Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 3 Series saves $269/yr vs Saab 9-3 24 MPG · $2,469/yr 9-3 saves $224/yr vs Lexus SC 18 MPG · $3,292/yr 3 Series saves $598/yr vs Porsche 911 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 3 Series saves $425/yr vs Audi TT Coupe 23 MPG · $2,576/yr TT Coupe saves $117/yr vs Acura RSX 26 MPG · $1,788/yr RSX saves $905/yr vs Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa/coupe GT 12 MPG · $4,938/yr 3 Series saves $2,244/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2002 BMW 3 Series?

Up to 22 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2002 BMW 3 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2002 BMW 3 Series?