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2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid is a compact car with one EPA-rated configuration. This plug-in hybrid covers about 14 miles on electricity (71 MPGe), then returns 30 MPG on gas. That's down 1 MPG from the 2016 model. Among 50 compact cars rated for 2017, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 71 MPGe + 30 MPG 66 MPGe + 28 MPG city · 78 MPGe + 34 MPG hwy
Driving range 350 mi 14 mi on electricity
Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2017 #27 of 50 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 71 MPGe.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City (gas)2811.98.4
Highway (gas)3414.56.9
Combined (gas)3012.87.8

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. 27BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid71 MPGe + 30 MPG $1,722
  7. 50Rolls-Royce Dawn14 MPG $4,232
2017 3 Series Plug-in HybridOther compact carsClass median: $1,603/yr

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

3 Series Plug-in Hybrid MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
330e
Plug-in hybrid 66 MPGe + 28 MPG 78 MPGe + 34 MPG 71 MPGe + 30 MPG 350 mi $1,722

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gas + electricity
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Electricity use
47 kWh/100 mi
All-electric range
14 mi
Charge time (240V)
2 hrs
Passenger volume
96 cu ft
Cargo volume
9 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
189 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
9/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
10/10

2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2017 BMW 3 Series (28 MPG), 2017 BMW 3 Series Diesel (36 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid?

Up to 71 MPGe + 30 MPG combined.

What fuel does the 2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid use?

Premium gas + electricity (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid?

The 2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 71 MPGe.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 BMW 3 Series Plug-in Hybrid per year?

About $1,722 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, or $11.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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