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2006 BMW 3 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2006 BMW 3 Series is a subcompact car offered in 12 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 19 to 21 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2005 model. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 2006, it ranks 19th 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, 2006 #19 of 41 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2006 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 2006 Subcompact Cars

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1Honda Civic30 MPG $1,550
2Scion xA30 MPG $1,550
3Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
4Volkswagen Beetle Diesel34 MPG $1,632
5Suzuki Swift26 MPG $1,788
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19BMW 3 Series21 MPG $2,821
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41Aston Martin Vanquish12 MPG $4,938

2006 3 SeriesOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,821/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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12 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 · 6-speed manual 330ci	Gas	18 MPG	28 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic 325i	Gas	18 MPG	27 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,821
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual 325ci Convertible	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-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	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual 325xi	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic 325xi	Gas	18 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic 330i	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 325ci Convertible	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic 330ci Convertible	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118

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

2006 BMW 3 Series vs. rivals

vs Volvo C70 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 3 Series saves $141/yr vs Saab 9-3 23 MPG · $2,576/yr 9-3 saves $245/yr vs Lexus IS 24 MPG · $2,469/yr IS saves $353/yr vs Lexus SC 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 3 Series saves $297/yr vs Audi S4 16 MPG · $3,703/yr 3 Series saves $882/yr vs Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa/GT/G-Sport 14 MPG · $4,232/yr 3 Series saves $1,411/yr vs Acura RSX 26 MPG · $1,788/yr RSX saves $1,033/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2006 BMW 3 Series?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2006 BMW 3 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2006 BMW 3 Series?