2006 BMW 3 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2006 BMW 3 Series (19–21 MPG combined) across 19 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S5), Automatic (S6), Manual 5-spd and 1 more
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 2.5 L; 6-cyl, 3.0 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,900–$4,350
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$9,750 to −$7,500 more than average
- Configurations
- 19
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 25–26 | 20 | $4,100 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.5 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16–18 | 24–27 | 19–21 | $3,900–$4,350 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 16–18 | 23–28 | 19–21 | $3,900–$4,350 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325ci | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 325ci | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 325ci Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| 325ci Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 325i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 325i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 325xi | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 325xi | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 325xi Sport Wagon | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 325xi Sport Wagon | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 330ci | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 330ci | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 330ci Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| 330ci Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 330i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 330i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 330i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 330xi | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 330xi | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2006 BMW 3 Series?
According to EPA data, the 2006 BMW 3 Series is rated at 19–21 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2006 BMW 3 Series have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2006 BMW 3 Series use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2006 BMW 3 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,900 to $4,350.
How much will the 2006 BMW 3 Series cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2006 BMW 3 Series 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$9,750 to −$7,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).