2003 BMW 3 Series

The 2003 BMW 3 Series is listed in 22 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.5 L 6-cyl and 3.0 L 6-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 22 MPG (best: 10.7 L/100 km).

Model year2003
Versions22
ClassCompact Cars, Minicompact Cars, Small Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
325ci2.5 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 26 / 2111.2423Subcompact Cars
325ci2.5 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 27 / 2111.2423Subcompact Cars
325ci Convertible2.5 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 24 / 2011.8444Minicompact Cars
325ci Convertible2.5 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 24 / 1912.4468Minicompact Cars
325i2.5 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 26 / 2111.2423Compact Cars
325i2.5 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 27 / 2111.2423Compact Cars
325i Sport Wagon2.5 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 26 / 2111.2423Small Station Wagons
325i Sport Wagon2.5 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 27 / 2111.2423Small Station Wagons
325xi2.5 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 24 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
325xi2.5 L 6-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 25 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
325xi Sport Wagon2.5 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 24 / 2011.8444Small Station Wagons
325xi Sport Wagon2.5 L 6-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 24 / 2011.8444Small Station Wagons
330ci3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 25 / 2011.8444Subcompact Cars
330ci3.0 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 27 / 2210.7404Subcompact Cars
330ci Convertible3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 25 / 2011.8444Minicompact Cars
330ci Convertible3.0 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17 / 26 / 2011.8444Minicompact Cars
330i3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 25 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
330i3.0 L 6-cylManual 5-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 27 / 2210.7404Compact Cars
330i3.0 L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 27 / 2111.2423Compact Cars
330xi3.0 L 6-cylAutomatic (S5)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium16 / 23 / 1912.4468Compact Cars
330xi3.0 L 6-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 25 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
330xi3.0 L 6-cylManual 6-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium18 / 27 / 2111.2423Compact Cars

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

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