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2009 BMW 3 Series fuel consumption
10 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
5.4–6.8 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$1,807–$2,275
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
144–180 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 43% less fuel than the typical 2009 car, which averaged 9.4 L/100km.
Every 2009 BMW 3 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320d Coupe Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.4 | 7.1 | 4.4 | $1,807 | 144 Better than average |
| 320d Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.4 | 7.1 | 4.4 | $1,807 | 144 Better than average |
| 320d Convertible Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.8 | 7.5 | 5.4 | $1,941 | 153 Slightly better than average |
| 330d Coupe Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 6.2 | 8.0 | 5.2 | $2,075 | 164 Slightly better than average |
| 320d Sedan Manual | 1.9L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 6.3 | 8.1 | 5.2 | $2,108 | 167 Slightly better than average |
| 330d Sedan Manual | 2.9L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 6.3 | 8.1 | 5.2 | $2,108 | 167 Slightly better than average |
| 330d Sedan Manual | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 6.3 | 8.1 | 5.2 | $2,108 | 167 Slightly better than average |
| 330d Convertible Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 6.4 | 8.2 | 5.4 | $2,141 | 170 Slightly better than average |
| 330d Sedan Auto | 2.9L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 6.8 | 8.9 | 5.6 | $2,275 | 180 Slightly better than average |
| 330d Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 6.8 | 8.9 | 5.6 | $2,275 | 180 Slightly better 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.