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2011 BMW 3 Series
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Which year to buy
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2011CAREFULSerious complaints 2.0× usual, mostly engine and engine and engine cooling Extended coverage
757 serious complaints of 895, the most about engine (289) and engine and engine cooling (192); per car on the road, 2.0× this model's usual year. 10 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 bmw 328i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v676000 (electrical system) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Dec 2017
“The contact owns a 2011 BMW 328I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine and engine cooling, Jan 2023
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Engine Camshaft (VANOS) Adjustment Units: Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years Without Mileage Limitation. INFORMATION BMW of North America, LLC ("BMW NA") is extending the limited warranty for the Camshaft (VANOS) Adjustment Units on certain model BMW vehicles equipped with the non-turbocharged… (011014, Oct 2014)
- Extended coverage M57 Diesel Engine Throttle Valve (for EGR): Limited Warranty Extension to 10 Years/120,000 Miles. INFORMATION BMW of North America, LLC ("BMW NA") is extending the limited warranty for the M57 diesel engine's throttle valve (for EGR) on the above-referenced vehicle to: 10 years/120,000 miles,… (011214, Nov 2014)
- Extended coverage The engine's intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification (SIM010717, Jun 2017)
- Extended coverage For the above-referenced vehicles with driver's side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview attachment. (B011618, Oct 2018)
- Extended coverage When performing ISTA/D diagnosis and/or a programming procedure (software update) on an affected vehicle, the Footwell Module (FRM) could fail. (B012016, Aug 2016)
- Repair program ENGINE CAMSHAFT (VANOS) ADJUSTMENT UNITS: BMW of North America, LLC (ÒBMW NAÓ) is extending the limited warranty for the Camshaft (VANOS) Adjustment Units on certain model BMW vehicles equipped with the non-turbocharged 6-cylinder engine (B011014, Feb 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
895 owner complaints · 10 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 16–22 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
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Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2011
- Engine: 3.0-liter Valvetronic inline-six → 3.0L Valvetronic inline-six (328i xDrive, 328i)
- Engine: 3.0-liter Advanced Turbo inline-six → 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo (335i, 335i xDrive)
2011 3 Series trims
| 328i | 328i xDrive | 335d | 335i | 335i xDrive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $33,150 | $35,150 | $43,950 | $40,600 | $42,600 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 3.0L Valvetronic inline-six | 3.0L Valvetronic inline-six | Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance | 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo | 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo |
| Horsepower | 230 hp | 230 hp | 265 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 200 lb-ft | 200 lb-ft | 425 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft |
| Transmission | — | — | 6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission | — | — |
| Gears | — | — | 6 | — | — |
| Drivetrain | Rwd | Awd | Rwd | Rwd | Awd |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
Packages and options (31)
| 328i | 328i xDrive | 335d | 335i | 335i xDrive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Weather Package | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| M Sport Package | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Package | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Package | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Navigation System $2,100 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Harman Kardon Surround Sound Audio System $875 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aluminum | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Dark Burl Walnut Wood | Standard | Standard | — | — | — |
| Glacier Silver Aluminum | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Light Burl Walnut Wood | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Alpine White | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Black Sapphire Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Blue Water Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Crimson Red | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Sea Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Jet Black | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Le Mans Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Montego Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Platinum Bronze Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Space Gray Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Tasman Green Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Titanium Silver Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Vermilion Red Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Beige Dakota Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Beige Leatherette | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Black Dakota Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Black Leatherette | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Chestnut Brown / Black Dakota Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Gray Dakota Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Oyster / Black Dakota Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Saddle Brown / Black Dakota Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: trims, powertrain, fuel economy, dimensions, exterior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 386 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 18–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 1 | Tires (1) | — |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 4-cyl turbo, 386–523 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 386–523 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 18–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 6 | Tires (1) | Yes |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255–288 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 382–543 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 18–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 11 | Unknown or other (5) | Yes |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 181–255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 382–503 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 18–29 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 14 | Electrical system (5) | Yes |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 181–255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 382–503 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 18–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 16 | Power train (4) | Yes |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl turbo manual available | AWD, RWD | 19–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 9 | 47 | Engine (18) | Yes |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 382 hp | AWD, RWD | 25–30 mpg | Not rated | 10 | 106 | Engine (57) | Yes |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 248–255 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 320 hp | AWD, RWD | 23–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 41 | Engine (9) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 180–248 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 320–425 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 19–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 68 | Engine (20) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 180–248 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300–425 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 19–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 76 | Engine (31) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 181–241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 300–425 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 19–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 98 | Engine (27) | No |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 181–241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 230–425 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 19–28 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 174 | Electrical system (65) | No |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 181–241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 230–300 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 23–28 mpg | — | 8 | 224 | Electrical system (65) | No |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 180–241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl, 230–335 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 230–335 hp 4.0L 8-cyl, 414 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 16–28 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 381 | Engine (128) | No |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 241 hp 3.0L 6-cyl, 230–300 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 230–300 hp 4.0L 8-cyl, 414 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 16–27 mpg | Not rated | 9 | 183 | Engine (67) | No |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 230–300 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 230–300 hp 4.0L 8-cyl, 414 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 16–22 mpg | Not rated | 10 | 895 | Engine (289) | No |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 230–300 hp 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 230–300 hp 4.0L 8-cyl, 414 hp manual available | AWD, RWD | 16–22 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 289 | Air bags (86) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: 3 Series 2017–2025, 3 Series 2021–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN 4 DR N/A RWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | BMW M3 SEDAN 4 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | BMW M3 SEDAN 4 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | BMW 3 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 | BMW 3 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | BMW 3 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 11 |
| 2024 | BMW 3 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 11 |
| 2024 | BMW 3 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 11 |
| 2024 | BMW 3 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 11 |
| 2024 | BMW M3 Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | BMW M3 Sedan 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | BMW 3 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 13 |
| 2023 | BMW 3 Series Hybrid Sedan 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 13 |
| 2023 | BMW 3 Series Sedan 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 13 |
| 2023 | BMW 3 Series Sedan 4 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 4 | 13 |
| 2023 | BMW M3 Sedan 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | BMW M3 Sedan 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 8 |
| 2022 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 8 |
| 2022 | BMW 330e 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | BMW 330e 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | BMW M3 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | BMW M3 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 9 | 33 |
| 2021 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 9 | 33 |
| 2021 | BMW 330e 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 4 |
| 2021 | BMW 330e 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 5 | 4 |
| 2021 | BMW M3 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | BMW M3 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 53 |
| 2020 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 53 |
| 2019 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 9 | 41 |
| 2019 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 9 | 41 |
| 2019 | BMW 3 Series SW AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 9 | 41 |
| 2019 | BMW 3 Series GT 5 HB AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 9 | 41 |
| 2018 | BMW 3 Series SW AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 59 |
| 2018 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 59 |
| 2018 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 59 |
| 2018 | BMW 3 Series GT 5 HB AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 59 |
| 2018 | BMW 3 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 5 | 59 |
| 2018 | BMW M3 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 | BMW 3 Series SW AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 73 |
| 2017 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 73 |
| 2017 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 73 |
| 2017 | BMW 3 Series GT 5 HB AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 73 |
| 2017 | BMW 3 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 73 |
| 2017 | BMW M3 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | BMW 3 Series SW AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 93 |
| 2016 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 93 |
| 2016 | BMW 3 Series 4 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 93 |
| 2016 | BMW 3 Series GT 5 HB AWD | 5 | No | No | 5 | 93 |
| 2016 | BMW 3 Series PHEV 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 93 |
| 2016 | BMW M3 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 5 |
| 2015 | BMW M3 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 4 |
| 2013 | BMW M3 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 13 |
| 2013 | BMW M3 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 13 |
| 2012 | BMW M3 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 6 |
| 2012 | BMW M3 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 | BMW M3 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 41 |
| 2011 | BMW M3 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 41 |
| 2011 | BMW M3 C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 41 |
| 2010 | BMW 3 Series 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 274 |
| 2010 | BMW 3 Series Convertible w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 274 |
| 2010 | BMW 3 Series 2-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 274 |
| 2010 | BMW 3 Series Wagon w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 12 | 274 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2027 | M3 Competition Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2027 | M3 Sedan | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2026 | 330i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2026 | 330i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2026 | M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2026 | M3 Competition Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2026 | M3 Sedan | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2026 | M340i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2026 | M340i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2025 | 330i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2025 | 330i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2025 | M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2025 | M3 Competition Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | M3 Sedan | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | M340i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2025 | M340i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2024 | 330e Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | 330e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2024 | 330i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2024 | 330i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2024 | M3 CS Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2024 | M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2024 | M3 Competition Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2024 | M3 Sedan | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2024 | M340i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2024 | M340i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | 330e Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | 330e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | 330i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 29 |
| 2023 | 330i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2023 | M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2023 | M3 Competition Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2023 | M3 Sedan | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2023 | M340i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2023 | M340i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2022 | 330e Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2022 | 330e xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2022 | 330i Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2022 | 330i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2022 | M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2022 | M3 Competition Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2022 | M3 Sedan | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2022 | M340i Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2022 | M340i xDrive Sedan | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | 330e | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2021 | 330e xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2021 | 330i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2021 | 330i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2021 | M3 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | M3 Competition | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | M340i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2021 | M340i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | 330i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2020 | 330i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2020 | M340i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2020 | M340i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 25 |
| 2019 | 330i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2019 | 330i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2019 | 330i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | 330i xDrive Sports Wagon | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2019 | 340i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2018 | 320i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
27–28 |
| 2018 | 320i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | 330e | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2018 | 330i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25–27 |
| 2018 | 330i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | 330i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | 330i xDrive Sports Wagon | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2018 | 340i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2018 | 340i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2018 | 340i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2018 | M3 | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
20 |
| 2018 | M3 CS | Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2017 | 320i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
27–28 |
| 2017 | 320i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2017 | 330e | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 30 |
| 2017 | 330i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
25–27 |
| 2017 | 330i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2017 | 330i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2017 | 330i xDrive Sports Wagon | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2017 | 340i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2017 | 340i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2017 | 340i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2017 | M3 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
19–20 |
| 2016 | 320i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
27–28 |
| 2016 | 320i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2016 | 328i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26–27 |
| 2016 | 328i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2016 | 328i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2016 | 328i xDrive Sports Wagon | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2016 | 330e | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 31 |
| 2016 | 335i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2016 | 340i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2016 | 340i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2016 | M3 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
19–20 |
| 2015 | 320i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
27–28 |
| 2015 | 320i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2015 | 328i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26–27 |
| 2015 | 328i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2015 | 328i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2015 | 328i xDrive Sports Wagon | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2015 | 335i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
24–25 |
| 2015 | 335i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23 |
| 2015 | 335i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2015 | M3 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
19–20 |
| 2014 | 320i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
27–28 |
| 2014 | 320i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2014 | 328i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26–27 |
| 2014 | 328i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2014 | 328i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2014 | 328i xDrive Sports Wagon | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2014 | 335i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–25 |
| 2014 | 335i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–24 |
| 2014 | 335i xDrive Gran Turismo | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 24 |
| 2013 | 320i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
27–28 |
| 2013 | 320i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26–27 |
| 2013 | 328i | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26 |
| 2013 | 328i Convertible | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20–21 |
| 2013 | 328i Coupe | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21–22 |
| 2013 | 328i Coupe xDrive | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
19–20 |
| 2013 | 328i xDrive | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 26 |
| 2013 | 335i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2013 | 335i Convertible | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2013 | 335i Coupe | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2013 | 335i Coupe xDrive | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
21–23 |
| 2013 | 335i xDrive | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–24 |
| 2013 | M3 Convertible | Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L |
16 |
| 2013 | M3 Coupe | Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L |
16 |
| 2012 | 328i | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo |
26–27 |
| 2012 | 328i Coupe | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21–22 |
| 2012 | 328i Coupe xDrive | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20 |
| 2012 | 328i Sport Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20–21 |
| 2012 | 328i xDrive Sport Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20 |
| 2012 | 335i | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
23–26 |
| 2012 | 335i Coupe | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
22 |
| 2012 | 335i Coupe xDrive | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2012 | M3 Convertible | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L |
16 |
| 2012 | M3 Coupe | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L |
16 |
| 2011 | 328i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
22 |
| 2011 | 328i Sports Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20–21 |
| 2011 | 328i xDrive | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20 |
| 2011 | 328i xDrive Sports Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20 |
| 2011 | 335i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
22 |
| 2011 | 335i xDrive | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
21 |
| 2011 | M3 Convertible | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L |
16 |
| 2011 | M3 Coupe | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L |
16 |
| 2011 | M3 Sedan | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L |
16 |
| 2010 | 328i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
22 |
| 2010 | 328i Sport Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20–21 |
| 2010 | 328i Sport Wagon xDrive | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20 |
| 2010 | 328i xDrive | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20 |
| 2010 | 335i | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
20 |
| 2010 | 335i xDrive | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
19–20 |
| 2010 | M3 | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L |
16 |
| 2010 | M3 Convertible | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L |
16 |
| 2010 | M3 Coupe | Auto (S7), 8 cyl, 4.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.0 L |
16 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.