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2012 BMW 3 Series
Sedan · 2010–2027 · 3 Series, 3 Series Convertible, 3 Series Coupe, 3 Series Gran Turismo, 3 Series Wagon, M3, M3 Convertible, M3 Coupe
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Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2010–2014, 2020More problems; check the recalls were done
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.
2012CAREFULSerious complaints 2.5× usual, mostly engine and air bags Extended coverage
161 serious complaints of 183, the most about engine (67) and air bags (54); per car on the road, 2.5× this model's usual year. 9 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture. NHTSA investigation PE13030: loss of power assist braking.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 bmw 328i. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle seized without warning. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle, but it lost power.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Aug 2019
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 bmw 335i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Mar 2017
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage N26 LEAK DIAGNOSIS MODULE (NVLD): LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES FOR ""NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSION"" STATUTE STATES. INFORMATION For the eligible vehicles that are not covered under the ""State of California PZEV (SULEV) emission regulation,"" BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW… (B011516, Aug 2016)
- Extended coverage When starting a cold engine, a ""plume of blue smoke"" can be seen emitting from the exhaust tailpipe for approximately 10-20 seconds. (B111116, Oct 2016)
- Extended coverage For the basic steering gears, one possible cause is that the mounting bolts for the electric motor may become loose, missing and/or broken due to corrosion. (B012618, Jun 2020)
- 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 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 INTAKE CHARGE-AIR DUCT: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") is extending the limited warranty for the engine's intake charge-air duct to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service… (B010817, Jun 2017)
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.
183 owner complaints · 9 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 16–27 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 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 2012
- Starting prices: +$1,750 to +$1,800 (2 trims; hover for each)
- Trim dropped: 328i xDrive
- Trim dropped: 335d
- Trim dropped: 335i xDrive
- No longer offered: 3 Series Convertible
- No longer offered: 3 Series Wagon
- No longer offered: M3
- Engine: 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo → N55 (335i)
- Engine: 3.0L Valvetronic inline-six → N20 (328i)
- Horsepower: 230 hp → 241 hp (328i)
- Torque: 200 lb-ft → 255 lb-ft (328i)
2012 3 Series trims
| 328i | 335i | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | from $34,900 | from $42,400 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | N20 | N55 |
| Horsepower | 241 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 255 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft |
| Transmission | STEPTRONIC Automatic: STEPTRONIC automatic transmission Manual: Manual Transmission Sport Automatic: Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles | STEPTRONIC Automatic: STEPTRONIC automatic transmission Manual: Manual Transmission Sport Automatic: Sport automatic transmission with shift paddles |
| Gears | STEPTRONIC Automatic: 8 Manual: 6 | STEPTRONIC Automatic: 8 Manual: 6 |
| Drivetrain | STEPTRONIC Automatic / Manual / Sport Automatic | STEPTRONIC Automatic / Manual / Sport Automatic |
| Fuel economy (combined) | STEPTRONIC Automatic: 28 mpg Manual: 27 mpg Sport Automatic: — | STEPTRONIC Automatic: 26 mpg Manual: 23 mpg Sport Automatic: — |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 13 cu ft | 13 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Curb weight | STEPTRONIC Automatic: 3,461 lb Manual: 3,406 lb Sport Automatic: — | STEPTRONIC Automatic: 3,594 lb Manual: 3,571 lb Sport Automatic: — |
| Tech | ||
| Audio | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather |
| Driver seat memory | Optional | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior | ||
| Sunroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in |
Packages and options (96)
| 328i | 335i | |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive M Suspension $900 | Optional | Optional |
| Cold Weather Package $1,350 | Optional | Optional |
| Driver Assistance Package $1,100 | Optional | Optional |
| Increased Top Speed Limiter | Optional | Optional |
| Luxury Line | Optional | Optional |
| Modern Line | Optional | Optional |
| Parking Assistance Package $1,550 | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Package | Optional | Optional |
| Premium Sound Package $950 | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Line | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Suspension | Optional | Optional |
| Technology Package $2,550 | Optional | Optional |
| Variable Sport Steering $300 | Optional | Optional |
| Manual Transmission | — | — |
| Sport Automatic Transmission with Shift Paddles $500 | — | — |
| STEPTRONIC Automatic Transmission | — | — |
| Adaptive Light Control | Optional | Standard |
| Auto-Dimming Interior and Exterior Mirrors | Optional | Optional |
| Door Mirror Caps in Black | Optional | Optional |
| Moonroof $1,050 | Optional | Standard |
| Retractable Headlight Washers | Optional | Optional |
| Xenon Headlights $900 | Optional | Standard |
| Anthracite Headliner | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Optional | Standard |
| BMW Apps $250 | Optional | Optional |
| BMW Assist with Enhanced Bluetooth, USB, and Online Services $650 | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort Access Keyless Entry $500 | Optional | Optional |
| Instrument Cluster with Extended Contents | Optional | Optional |
| Head-Up Display | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Front Seats $500 | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional |
| Heated Steering Wheel $190 | Optional | Optional |
| Leather Dakota $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Lumbar Support | Optional | Standard |
| Navigation System $2,150 | Optional | Optional |
| Online Information Services | Optional | Optional |
| Pearl Interior Covers | Optional | Optional |
| Power Front Seats with Driver Seat Memory $995 | Optional | Standard |
| Real Time Traffic Information | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Manual Side Window Shades $575 | Optional | Optional |
| Smartphone Integration | Optional | Optional |
| Split Fold-Down-Rear Seat $475 | Optional | Optional |
| Sport Seats | Optional | Optional |
| Sports Leather Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional |
| Universal Garage-Door Opener | Optional | Optional |
| Harman Kardon Surround Sound System $875 | Optional | Optional |
| Satellite Radio with 1 Year Subscription $350 | Optional | Optional |
| Active Blind Spot Detection | Optional | Optional |
| Anti-Theft Alarm System $400 | Optional | Standard |
| Automatic High Beams $250 | Optional | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | Optional |
| Park Distance Control $750 | Optional | Optional |
| Parking Assistant $500 | Optional | Optional |
| Rear-View Camera $400 | Optional | Optional |
| Side and Top View Cameras | Optional | Optional |
| Speed Limit Info $100 | Optional | Optional |
| 17" Light Alloy Wheels Star-Spoke Style 393 (17x7.5, 225/50 R17) | Standard | — |
| 18" Light Alloy Wheels Star-Spoke Style 396 (18x8.0, 225/45 R18) | — | Standard |
| 18" Light Alloy Wheels Double-Spoke Style 397 (18x8.0, 225/45 R18) | Optional | Optional |
| 18" Light Alloy Wheels Turbine Styling 415 (18x8.0, 225/45 R18) | Optional | Optional |
| 18" Light Alloy Wheels Multi-Spoke Style 416 (18x8.0, 225/45 R18) | Optional | Optional |
| 19" Light Alloy Wheels Double-Spoke Style 401 with Mixed Tyres (19x8.0, 225/40 R19 Front and 19x8.5, 255/35 R19 Rear) $900 | — | Optional |
| Anthracite Wood Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Highlight Trim Finishers Black High-Gloss | Optional | Optional |
| Brushed Aluminum Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Burled Walnut Trim with Inlay | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Burl Walnut Wood Trim | — | Standard |
| Fine-Wood Trim 'Fineline Pure' Textured | Optional | Optional |
| High-Gloss Black Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Highlight Trim Finishers Coral Red Matt | Optional | Optional |
| Highlight Trim Finishers Pearl Gloss Chrome | Optional | Standard |
| Silver Matte Trim | Standard | — |
| Alpine White | Optional | Optional |
| Black Sapphire Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Glacier Silver Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Imperial Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Jet Black | Optional | Optional |
| Liquid Blue Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Melbourne Red Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral Grey Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral White Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Mojave Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Sparkling Bronze Metallic $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Black Dakota Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Black with Dark Oyster $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Black Leatherette | Optional | Optional |
| Black Leatherette / Red Highlight | Optional | Optional |
| Leather Dakota Black / Red Highlight $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Leather Dakota Black Exclusive Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Leather Dakota Coral Red / Black Highlight $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Leather Dakota Everest Grey / Black Highlight $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Leather Dakota Oyster / Accent Oyster Dark $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Leather Dakota Saddle Brown Exclusive Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Leather Dakota Veneto Beige Exclusive Stitching $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Venetian Beige Dakota Leather $1,450 | Optional | Optional |
| Venetian Beige Leatherette | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, 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…
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
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.