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2005 BMW 3 Series fuel consumption
6 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
7.4–10.0 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$2,082–$2,814
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
178–241 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 26% less fuel than the typical 2005 car, which averaged 10.0 L/100km.
Every 2005 BMW 3 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320i Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 95RON | 7.4 | – | – | $2,082 | 178 Slightly better than average |
| 320i Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 95RON | 7.9 | – | – | $2,223 | 190 Slightly worse than average |
| 320Ci Coupe Manual | 2.2L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 8.9 | – | – | $2,504 | 213 Slightly worse than average |
| 320i Touring Wagon Manual | 2.2L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 9.0 | – | – | $2,533 | 216 Slightly worse than average |
| 320Ci Coupe Auto | 2.2L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 9.8 | – | – | $2,758 | 236 Worse than average |
| 320i Touring Wagon Auto | 2.2L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 10.0 | – | – | $2,814 | 241 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.