BMW 3 series 1983 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | BMW 3 series | All carmakers | BMW 3 series | |
| 1990 | +5% | +4% | +5% | +3% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 1991 | +4% | +4% | +4% | +3% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of BMW 3 series.
BMW 3 series 1983 E30 sedan fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 26.6 MPG 8.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 24.1 MPG 9.8 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +10% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 33.4 MPG 7.1 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | insignificant |
According to advertised fuel consumption, BMW 3 series 1983 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation BMW 3 series with automatic transmission consumes around 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the BMW 3 series advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.5 petrol engine and manual transmission (BMW 325iX 170 HP 4x4). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has BMW 3 series with 2.5 petrol engine and automatic transmission (BMW 325iX 170 HP 4x4).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| BMW 316i 99 HP manual | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km-1% |
| BMW 316i 99 HP automatic | 27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km+6% |
| 1.8 liter petrol engine | ||
| BMW 316 90 HP manual | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km+10% |
| BMW 316 90 HP automatic | 29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+4% |
| BMW 316i 102 HP manual | 27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+2% |
| BMW 316i 102 HP automatic | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
|
| BMW 318i 105 HP manual | 30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+6% |
| BMW 318i 105 HP automatic | 29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km |
|
| BMW 318i 113 HP manual | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km+2% |
| BMW 318i 113 HP automatic | 27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km |
25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km+7% |
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| BMW 320i 125 HP manual | 27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km |
25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+6% |
| BMW 320i 125 HP automatic | 27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km |
|
| BMW 320i 129 HP manual | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+6% |
| BMW 320i 129 HP automatic | 27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km |
22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km+20% |
| BMW 320i 129 HP manual | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km-2% |
| BMW 320i 129 HP automatic | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
22.2 MPG 10.6 l/100km+7% |
| 2.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| BMW 323i 150 HP manual | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
19.6 MPG 12.0 l/100km+35% |
| BMW 323i 150 HP automatic | 26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km |
|
| 2.4 liter diesel engine | ||
| BMW 324d 86 HP manual | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+6% |
| BMW 324d 86 HP automatic | 32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km |
|
| BMW 324td 116 HP manual | 33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+9% |
| BMW 324td 116 HP automatic | 33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
|
| 2.5 liter petrol engine | ||
| BMW 325i 170 HP manual | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km+13% |
| BMW 325i 170 HP automatic | 26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km |
21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km+23% |
| BMW 325iX 170 HP AWD manual | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km+13% |
| BMW 325iX 170 HP AWD automatic | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km+21% |
| BMW 325i 170 HP manual | 24.2 MPG 9.7 l/100km |
22.6 MPG 10.4 l/100km+7% |
| BMW 325i 170 HP automatic | 23.8 MPG 9.9 l/100km |
22.2 MPG 10.6 l/100km+7% |
| BMW 325iX 170 HP AWD manual | 23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km |
22.6 MPG 10.4 l/100km+4% |
| BMW 325iX 170 HP AWD automatic | 23.5 MPG 10.0 l/100km |
22.2 MPG 10.6 l/100km+6% |
| 2.7 liter petrol engine | ||
| BMW 325e 129 HP manual | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km+12% |
| BMW 325e 129 HP automatic | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
22.8 MPG 10.3 l/100km+23% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.