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2008 BMW 3 Series fuel consumption
16 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
7.9–12.9 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$2,312–$3,775
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
189–309 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 7% less fuel than the typical 2008 car, which averaged 8.5 L/100km.
Every 2008 BMW 3 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320i Sedan Manual | 1.9L 4cyl Petrol 98RON | 7.9 | – | – | $2,312 | 189 Slightly worse than average |
| 320i Sedan Manual | 1.9L 4cyl Petrol 98RON | 7.9 | 11.3 | 5.9 | $2,312 | 189 Slightly worse than average |
| 320iT Wagon Manual | 1.9L 4cyl Petrol 98RON | 8.0 | – | – | $2,341 | 191 Slightly worse than average |
| 320i Sedan Auto | 1.9L 4cyl Petrol 98RON | 8.0 | – | – | $2,341 | 191 Slightly worse than average |
| 320i Sedan Auto | 1.9L 4cyl Petrol 98RON | 8.0 | 11.4 | 6.0 | $2,341 | 191 Slightly worse than average |
| 320iT Wagon Auto | 1.9L 4cyl Petrol 98RON | 8.1 | – | – | $2,370 | 193 Slightly worse than average |
| 323i Touring Wagon Manual | 2.4L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 8.5 | – | – | $2,487 | 205 Slightly worse than average |
| 323i Sedan Auto | 2.4L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 8.8 | – | – | $2,575 | 212 Slightly worse than average |
| 323i Coupe Auto | 2.4L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 8.8 | – | – | $2,575 | 212 Slightly worse than average |
| 325i Sedan Auto | 2.4L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 8.8 | – | – | $2,575 | 212 Slightly worse than average |
| 325i Coupe Auto | 2.4L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 8.8 | – | – | $2,575 | 212 Slightly worse than average |
| 323i Touring Wagon Auto | 2.4L 6cyl Petrol 98RON | 8.9 | – | – | $2,604 | 215 Slightly worse than average |
| M3 Coupe Other | 3.9L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 11.9 | – | – | $3,482 | 285 Worse than average |
| M3 Sedan Other | 3.9L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 11.9 | – | – | $3,482 | 285 Worse than average |
| M3 Convertible Other | 3.9L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 12.3 | – | – | $3,599 | 293 Worse than average |
| M3 Coupe Manual | 3.9L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 12.4 | – | – | $3,628 | 295 Worse than average |
| M3 Sedan Manual | 3.9L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 12.4 | – | – | $3,628 | 295 Worse than average |
| M3 Convertible Manual | 3.9L 8cyl Petrol 98RON | 12.9 | – | – | $3,775 | 309 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.