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2020 BMW 3 Series fuel consumption
4 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
2.1–10.4 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$1,466–$3,043
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
48–237 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 72% less fuel than the typical 2020 car, which averaged 7.6 L/100km.
Every 2020 BMW 3 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330e Sedan Auto | 2L 4cyl Turbo Plug-in Electric/Petrol 98RON | 2.1 | 6.9 | – | $1,466 | 48 Better than average |
| 340i xDrive Sedan Auto | 3L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 98RON | 7.7 | 10.0 | 6.4 | $2,253 | 177 Slightly better than average |
| M340i xDrive Sedan Auto | 3L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 98RON | 8.0 | 10.3 | 6.7 | $2,341 | 182 Slightly worse than average |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Touring Wagon Auto | 3L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 98RON | 10.4 | 14.3 | 8.2 | $3,043 | 237 Worse than average |
BMW 3 Series in other years
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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.