BMW M3 Fuel Consumption: All Variants Available

BMW M3 fuel economy is summarised below using figures aggregated from Mudah.my listing data for this Medium High Performance. Real-world consumption varies with traffic conditions, driving style and load, so treat the figures as a comparative baseline rather than a precise prediction. This page breaks down city and highway consumption, fuel tank capacity and an estimated tank range across 5 generations to help with journey planning.

Current Generation — Current Generation (2020-Present)

The 2020-Present BMW M3 returns about 11.0–15.0 L/100km in the city and 6.7–8.0 L/100km on the highway, with a 59–60 L fuel tank.

Fuel Economy Snapshot

City consumption≈ 13.3–16.7 L/100km (real-world)
Highway consumption≈ 8.3–10.5 L/100km (real-world)
Combined consumption9.9–10.2 L/100km (WLTP)
Fuel tank59 L
Engine2,979–2,993 cc
Fuel typePETROL

Official WLTP 9.9–10.2 L/100km combined. Real-world: similar to M4 at ~6–7.5 km/L city, ~9.5–12 km/L highway. Source: BMW official, bmw.com.my.

City vs Highway by Engine / Variant

VariantEngineFuelTransmissionCityHighway
Competition Pro PackageTwin Turbo Intercooled Direct InjectionPETROL8-speed automatic14.6–15.0 L/100km7.6–8.0 L/100km
Competition M XdriveTwin Turbo IntercooledPETROL8-speed automatic14.6–15.0 L/100km7.6–8.0 L/100km
Touring Competition M X DriveS58b30aPETROL8-speed automaticNot availableNot available
CompetitionTwin Turbo IntercooledPETROL8-speed automaticNot availableNot available
Cs2,993 ccPETROL8-speed automaticNot availableNot available

Per-variant figures aggregated from Mudah.my internal listings. "Not available" indicates no consumption data was recorded for that variant.

Estimated Driving Range

Fuel tank59 L
Estimated city range≈ 580–600 km
Estimated highway range≈ 900 km

Estimate uses 9.9–10.2 L/100km and the 59 L tank (~580–600 km).

Fuel Economy Across Generations

Efficiency by Generation

GenerationCity (L/100km)Highway (L/100km)Tank
Current Generation (2020-Present)11.0–15.0 L/100km6.7–8.0 L/100km59–60 L
Previous Generation (2014-2018)11.0 L/100km6.7 L/100km60 L
Earlier Generation (2007-2013)17.0–17.3 L/100km9.0–9.4 L/100km63 L
Earlier Generation (2000-2006)Not availableNot available63 L
Earlier Generation (1992-1999)Not availableNot available60 L
Earlier Generation (1986-1991)Not availableNot available58 L

All 5 generations shown, newest first. Figures aggregated from Mudah.my internal listings; city/highway blank where no data was recorded.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW M3?
The BMW M3 Competition is officially rated at 9.7–9.9 L/100km (RWD) or 10.1–10.2 L/100km (M xDrive) under WLTP — typical for a high-performance inline-6 sports sedan.
Is the BMW M3 fuel efficient?
For 510–530 PS it's efficient, and the S58 twin-turbo I6 returns better highway figures than its track performance would suggest.
How big is the BMW M3 fuel tank and driving range?
The BMW M3 has a 59 L fuel tank. On ~10 L/100km that gives roughly 590 km of range.
What fuel type does the BMW M3 use?
The BMW M3 runs on petrol.
Where can I find BMW M3 for sale on Mudah.my?
Browse current BMW M3 listings across Malaysia on Mudah.my — filter by variant, year, mileage and location to find the right one near you.