Real MPG: BMW 3 Series (2005 - 2012)

Number of RealMPGs submitted
19–59
Real MPG
40.1
Average

+Superb to drive. Great handling and steering. Upmarket image. Economical diesel engines culminating in amazingly efficient 320d Efficient Dynamics at 109g/km of CO2.

-Firm ride especially noticeable on larger alloys. No spare wheel. Limited rear legroom. Too many coil, injector and high pressure fuel pump problems on petrol engines.

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Engine Official MPG (NEDC) Official MPG (WLTP) Real MPG Avg. Real MPG %  
316d 62.8 mpg - 49.2 mpg 78% Submit
318d 53.3–62.8 mpg - 47.5 mpg 82% Submit
318d Automatic 53.3 mpg - 43.8 mpg 82% Submit
318i 42.8–44.8 mpg - 33.6 mpg 77% Submit
318i Automatic 42.8 mpg - 29.6 mpg 69% Submit
320d 53.3–68.9 mpg - 48.0 mpg 79% Submit
320d Automatic 53.3 mpg - 42.3 mpg 79% Submit
320i 41.5–44.1 mpg - 32.1 mpg 75% Submit
320i Automatic 41.5 mpg - 30.5 mpg 73% Submit
325d 49.6 mpg - 40.4 mpg 82% Submit
325d Automatic 46.3 mpg - 39.5 mpg 85% Submit
325i 39.2 mpg - 29.6 mpg 76% Submit
325i Automatic 38.2 mpg - 26.6 mpg 70% Submit
330d 49.6 mpg - 42.1 mpg 85% Submit
330d Automatic 45.6 mpg - 38.0 mpg 83% Submit
330i 38.2 mpg - 26.7 mpg 70% Submit
335d 42.8 mpg - 35.3 mpg 82% Submit
335i 31.0–33.6 mpg - 24.8 mpg 77% Submit
335i Automatic 32.5 mpg - 25.4 mpg 78% Submit
*Based on WLTP MPG values

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BMW 3 Series (2005 - 2012)

Superb to drive. Great handling and steering. Upmarket image. Economical diesel engines culminating in amazingly efficient 320d Efficient Dynamics at 109g/km of CO2.

Rivals

BMW 3 Series (2005 - 2012) 40.1 avg mpg
Mazda 6 (2013 - 2022) 45.1 avg mpg
BMW 3 Series (2012 - 2019) 44.7 avg mpg
Audi A6 (2011 - 2018) 42.6 avg mpg
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