Bmw M3 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Bmw M3 model year from 1989 to 2027 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the M3 has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.0L 8-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 1998 (up to 21 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Bmw M3 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2026 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl | $97,990 | 191 listings |
| 2025 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl | $89,995 | 15 listings |
| 2024 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl | $90,000 | 10 listings |
| 2023 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl | $84,965 | 36 listings |
| 2022 | 18–19 | 3.0L 6-cyl | $72,496 | 56 listings |
| 2021 | 19 | 3.0L 6-cyl | $68,990 | 31 listings |
| 2018 | 19–20 | 3.0L 6-cyl | $44,997 | 8 listings |
| 2017 | 19–20 | 3.0L 6-cyl | $45,562 | 45 listings |
| 2016 | 19–20 | 3.0L 6-cyl | $47,948 | 6 listings |
| 2015 | 19–20 | 3.0L 6-cyl | $37,994 | 14 listings |
| 2013 | 16 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 16 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 16 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 16 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 16 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 16 | 4.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 16–17 | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 16–17 | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 16–17 | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 16–17 | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 16–17 | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 17 | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 18–20 | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 18–21 | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 20–21 | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 21 | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 20 | 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 18 | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 18 | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 18 | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
2027 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2027 M3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Competition Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2026 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2026 M3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $97,990 on VehiSales (191 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Competition Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2025 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2025 M3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $89,995 on VehiSales (15 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Competition Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2024 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2024 M3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $90,000 on VehiSales (10 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Competition Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| M3 CS Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2023 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2023 M3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $84,965 on VehiSales (36 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Competition Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2022 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2022 M3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $72,496 on VehiSales (56 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Competition Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Sedan | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2021 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2021 M3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $68,990 on VehiSales (31 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Competition | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| M3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2018 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2018 M3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $44,997 on VehiSales (8 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| M3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| M3 CS | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
2017 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2017 M3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $45,562 on VehiSales (45 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| M3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2016 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2016 M3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $47,948 on VehiSales (6 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| M3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2015 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2015 M3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $37,994 on VehiSales (14 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| M3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2013 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2013 M3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2012 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2012 M3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
2011 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2011 M3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Sedan | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Sedan | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2010 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2010 M3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2009 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2009 M3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 13 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2008 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2008 M3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Coupe | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 13 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S7) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| M3 | 4.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2006 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2006 M3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2005 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2005 M3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2004 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2004 M3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2003 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2003 M3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2002 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2002 M3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2001 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 2001 M3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 14 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
1999 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 1999 M3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1998 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 1998 M3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| M3 Convertible | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1997 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 1997 M3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1996 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 1996 M3 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.2L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1995 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 1995 M3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| M3 | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1991 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 1991 M3 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 26 | 18 MPG |
1990 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 1990 M3 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 26 | 18 MPG |
1989 Bmw M3: engines & MPG
The 1989 M3 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 26 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Bmw M3 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the M3 ranges from 16 to 21 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1998 model year.
What engines does the 2027 Bmw M3 have?
The 2027 M3 was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl — see the 2027 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Bmw M3 require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium and regular depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/bmw/m3.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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