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2017 BMW 3 Series Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2017 BMW 3 Series Diesel is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 36 MPG combined (31 city / 43 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 34 to 36 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2016 model. Among 50 compact cars rated for 2017, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,542 a year to fuel.

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Combined 36 MPG 31 MPG city · 43 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,542 15,000 mi/yr · $10.28 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2017 #22 of 50 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2017 BMW 3 Series Diesel's fuel average is 15.3 km/L (6.5 L/100 km), or 36 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 18.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3113.27.6
Highway4318.35.5
Combined3615.36.5

How it ranks among 2017 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV119 MPGe $767
  2. 2Ford Focus EV107 MPGe $837
  3. 3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
  4. 4Toyota Prius c46 MPG $1,011
  5. 5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
  6. 22BMW 3 Series Diesel36 MPG $1,542
  7. 50Rolls-Royce Dawn14 MPG $4,232
2017 3 Series DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,603/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

3 Series Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
328d
Diesel 31 MPG 43 MPG 36 MPG — $1,542
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
328d xDrive
Diesel 30 MPG 40 MPG 34 MPG — $1,632

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
96 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
285 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
7/10

2017 BMW 3 Series Diesel vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2017 BMW 3 Series (28 MPG), 2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid (71 MPGe + 30 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 BMW 3 Series Diesel?

Up to 36 MPG combined (31 city / 43 highway); ratings range from 34 to 36 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2017 BMW 3 Series Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2017 BMW 3 Series Diesel?

The 2017 BMW 3 Series Diesel's fuel average is 15.3 km/L (6.5 L/100 km), or 36 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 18.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 BMW 3 Series Diesel per year?

About $1,542 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $10.28 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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