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2013 BMW 3 Series fuel consumption
11 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
$1,520–$1,914
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
127–159 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 31% less fuel than the typical 2013 car, which averaged 7.8 L/100km.
Every 2013 BMW 3 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316i Sedan Auto | 1.6L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 5.4 | 7.3 | 4.4 | $1,520 | 127 Better than average |
| 320i Wagon Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 5.6 | 8.8 | 5.2 | $1,576 | 152 Slightly better than average |
| 320i Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.0 | 7.9 | 4.9 | $1,688 | 141 Better than average |
| 320i Wagon Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.2 | 8.4 | 5.0 | $1,745 | 145 Better than average |
| 316i Sedan Manual | 1.6L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.2 | 8.1 | 5.0 | $1,745 | 143 Better than average |
| 320i Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.3 | 8.4 | 5.0 | $1,773 | 147 Better than average |
| 328i Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.3 | 8.2 | 5.2 | $1,773 | 147 Better than average |
| 328i Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.4 | 8.5 | 5.2 | $1,801 | 149 Better than average |
| 320i Wagon Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.5 | 8.8 | 5.2 | $1,829 | 152 Slightly better than average |
| 328i Wagon Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.5 | 8.4 | 5.4 | $1,829 | 152 Slightly better than average |
| 328i Wagon Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 6.8 | 9.2 | 5.5 | $1,914 | 159 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.