2003 BMW 3 Series
Subcompact Cars · Rear-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline
22
Combined MPG
18
City MPG
27
Highway MPG
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Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2003 BMW 3 Series
- Combined fuel economy: 22 MPG (18 city / 27 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $3,150
- CO₂ emissions: 404 grams/mile
Specifications
| Make | BMW · Company Profile |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Year | 2003 |
| Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Size | 3.0L |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $2386 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $199 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $16¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
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BMW 3 Series — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | ↑ |
| 2025 | 31 | ↑ |
| 2024 | 29 | ↑ |
| 2023 | 29 | ↑ |
| 2022 | 30 | ↑ |
| 2021 | 30 | ↑ |
| 2020 | 30 | ↑ |
| 2019 | 30 | ↑ |
| 2018 | 36 | ↑ |
| 2017 | 36 | ↑ |
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