2011 BMW 3 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2011 BMW 3 Series (19–27 MPG combined) across 29 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S6), Automatic (S7), Manual 6-spd
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.0 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 19–27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,550–$4,350
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$9,750 to −$5,750 more than average
- Configurations
- 29
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 · Diesel · Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 35 | 27 | $3,550 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 17–19 | 25–26 | 20–21 | $3,900–$4,100 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17–19 | 23–28 | 19–22 | $3,750–$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328ci | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 328ci | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 328ci Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 328ci Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 328ci xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 328ci xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 328i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 328i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 328i Sports Wagon | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 328i Sports Wagon | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 328i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 328i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 328i xDrive Sports Wagon | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 328i xDrive Sports Wagon | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | — | — |
| 335ci | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 335ci | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 335ci Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 335ci Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 335ci xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 335ci xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 335d | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Diesel | 23 | 35 | 27 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | — | — |
| 335i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 335i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,750 | −$6,750 | — | — |
| 335i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 335i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 335is Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| 335is Convertible | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
| 335is Coupe | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S7) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | — | — |
| 335is Coupe | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 | −$7,500 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2011 BMW 3 Series?
According to EPA data, the 2011 BMW 3 Series is rated at 19–27 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2011 BMW 3 Series have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2011 BMW 3 Series use?
It is offered with Premium Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2011 BMW 3 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,550 to $4,350.
How much will the 2011 BMW 3 Series cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2011 BMW 3 Series 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$9,750 to −$5,750 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).