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2016 BMW 3 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 BMW 3 Series is a compact car offered in 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (23 city / 35 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 28 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 51 compact cars rated for 2016, it ranks 37th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,116 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 23 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,116 15,000 mi/yr · $14.11 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #37 of 51 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 BMW 3 Series's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	23	9.8	10.2
Highway	35	14.9	6.7
Combined	28	11.9	8.4

How it ranks among 2016 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV116 MPGe $788
2Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
4Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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37BMW 3 Series28 MPG $2,116
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51Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232

2016 3 SeriesOther compact carsClass median: $1,614/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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11 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 320i	Gas	23 MPG	35 MPG	28 MPG	—	$2,116
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual 320i	Gas	23 MPG	35 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 320i xDrive	Gas	23 MPG	34 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 328i	Gas	23 MPG	35 MPG	27 MPG	—	$2,194
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual 328i	Gas	22 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 328i xDrive	Gas	22 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG	—	$2,279
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 340i xDrive	Gas	22 MPG	32 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,370
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 340i	Gas	22 MPG	32 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,370
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 335i xDrive Gran Turismo	Gas	20 MPG	30 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual 340i	Gas	20 MPG	29 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual 340i xDrive	Gas	20 MPG	28 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
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: 323 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2016 BMW 3 Series vs. rivals

vs Acura TLX 28 MPG · $2,116/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 28 MPG · $2,116/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi A4 27 MPG · $2,194/yr 3 Series saves $78/yr vs Infiniti Q50 Hybrid 30 MPG · $1,975/yr Q50 Hybrid saves $141/yr vs Acura ILX 29 MPG · $2,043/yr ILX saves $73/yr vs Lexus IS 26 MPG · $2,279/yr 3 Series saves $163/yr vs BMW 3 Series Diesel 35 MPG · $1,586/yr 3 Series Diesel saves $530/yr vs BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid 72 MPGe + 31 MPG · $1,614/yr 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid saves $502/yr

Compare the 2016 3 Series

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 BMW 3 Series Diesel (35 MPG), 2016 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid (72 MPGe + 31 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 BMW 3 Series?

Up to 28 MPG combined (23 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 23 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 BMW 3 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 BMW 3 Series?