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2012 BMW 3 Series fuel consumption
17 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
4.5–8.8 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$1,506–$2,476
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
118–205 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 42% less fuel than the typical 2012 car, which averaged 7.8 L/100km.
Every 2012 BMW 3 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318d Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 4.5 | 5.4 | 3.9 | $1,506 | 118 Better than average |
| 320d Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 4.5 | 5.4 | 3.9 | $1,506 | 118 Better than average |
| 318d Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 4.5 | 5.5 | 3.9 | $1,506 | 118 Better than average |
| 320d Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 4.6 | 5.8 | 3.8 | $1,539 | 120 Better than average |
| 320d Coupe Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 4.7 | 5.9 | 4.0 | $1,573 | 125 Better than average |
| 318d Wagon Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 4.7 | 5.8 | 4.1 | $1,573 | 123 Better than average |
| 318d Wagon Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 4.7 | 5.7 | 4.1 | $1,573 | 123 Better than average |
| 320d Convertible Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.1 | 6.3 | 4.4 | $1,706 | 135 Better than average |
| ActiveHybrid 3 Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 5.9 | 5.3 | 6.4 | $1,660 | 139 Better than average |
| ActiveHybrid 3 Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Electric/Petrol 95RON | 5.9 | 5.3 | 6.4 | $1,660 | 139 Better than average |
| 335i Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 7.2 | 10.2 | 5.5 | $2,026 | 169 Slightly better than average |
| 335i Sedan Manual | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 7.9 | 11.1 | 6.1 | $2,223 | 186 Slightly worse than average |
| 335i Coupe Coupe Manual | 3.0L 6cyl Petrol 95RON | 8.4 | 12.0 | 6.3 | $2,364 | 196 Slightly worse than average |
| 335i Sedan Manual | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 8.4 | 12.0 | 6.3 | $2,364 | 196 Slightly worse than average |
| 335iT Wagon Manual | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 8.5 | 12.1 | 6.4 | $2,392 | 199 Slightly worse than average |
| 335i Convertible Manual | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 8.8 | 12.4 | 6.7 | $2,476 | 205 Slightly worse than average |
| M3 Sedan Manual | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 8.8 | 12.0 | 6.9 | $2,476 | 204 Slightly 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.