Gas Mileage

2008 BMW M3

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2008 BMW M3

2008 BMW Models

  1. 128I
  2. 128I Convertible
  3. 135I
  4. 135I Convertible
  5. 328CI
  6. 328CI Convertible
  7. 328CXI
  8. 328I
  9. 328I Sport Wagon
  10. 328XI
  11. 328XI Sport Wagon
  12. 335CI
  13. 335CI Convertible
  14. 335CXI
  15. 335I
  16. 335XI
  17. 528I
  18. 528XI
  19. 535I
  20. 535XI
  21. 535XI Sport Wagon
  22. 550I
  23. 650CI
  24. 650CI Convertible
  25. 750I
  26. 750LI
  27. 760LI
  28. M3
  29. M3 Convertible
  30. M3 Coupe
  31. M5
  32. M6
  33. M6 Convertible
  34. X3 3.0SI
  35. X5 3.0SI
  36. X5 4.8I
  37. X6 XDRIVE35I
  38. X6 XDRIVE50I
  39. Z4 3.0I
  40. Z4 3.0SI
  41. Z4 Coupe
  42. Z4 M Coupe
  43. Z4 M Roadster
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Technical Brief (Automatic - 4.0L - 8 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the M3 gets up to 20 MPG on the highway, 14 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 16 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 43% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
20 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
14 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
4.0 Liters
Guzzler:
Yes
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the M3 gets up to 27.88 MPG on the highway, 17.12 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20.71 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 63% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27.88 MPG
Combined
20.71 MPG
City
17.12 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S7

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
93 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
12 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 4.0L - 8 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the M3 gets up to 20 MPG on the highway, 14 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 16 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 43% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
20 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
14 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
4.0 Liters
Guzzler:
Yes
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the M3 gets up to 28.40 MPG on the highway, 17.10 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20.83 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 66% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28.40 MPG
Combined
20.83 MPG
City
17.10 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
93 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
12 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2008 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2008 goes to the Honda Civic Hybrid with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 42 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 282% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Azure.

Honda Civic Hybrid
42 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Toyota Corolla
31 MPG (Manual - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Hyundai Accent
29 MPG (Manual - 1.6L - 4 Cylinder)
Audi A4 Quattro
23 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Subaru Legacy AWD
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Subaru Impreza AWD
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo S60 FWD
22 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL600
13 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL65 AMG
13 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Azure
11 MPG (Automatic - 6.7L - 8 Cylinder)
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