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2004 BMW 3 Series fuel consumption
9 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
8.9–10.2 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$2,504–$2,870
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
213–245 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 17% less fuel than the typical 2004 car, which averaged 10.7 L/100km.
Every 2004 BMW 3 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320i Sedan Manual | 2.0L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 8.9 | – | – | $2,504 | 213 Slightly worse than average |
| 320Ci Coupe Manual | 2.0L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 8.9 | – | – | $2,504 | 213 Slightly worse than average |
| 320i T Wagon Manual | 2.0L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 9.0 | – | – | $2,533 | 216 Slightly worse than average |
| 325Ci Coupe Manual | 2.0L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 9.0 | – | – | $2,533 | 217 Slightly worse than average |
| 320Ci Convertible Manual | 3.2L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 9.4 | – | – | $2,645 | 225 Worse than average |
| 320i Sedan Auto | 2.0L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 9.8 | – | – | $2,758 | 236 Worse than average |
| 320Ci Coupe Auto | 2.0L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 9.8 | – | – | $2,758 | 236 Worse than average |
| 320i T Wagon Auto | 2.0L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 10.0 | – | – | $2,814 | 241 Worse than average |
| 320Ci Convertible Auto | 3.2L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 10.2 | – | – | $2,870 | 245 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.