Average fuel economy of BMW M3 4.0i (420Hp) Automatic 2008-2013 Real MPG – inCarDoc

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Average fuel consumption BMW M3 4.0i (420Hp) Automatic 2008-2013

Average fuel consumption based on inCarDoc application data.

Total Measurement Range:
Distance 754 km / 469 mi
Trips сount 53
Technical details:
Engine volume 4 l
Fuel type Gasoline
Horsepower 420 hp
Transmission Automatic

Consumption:

Source Urban Combined Сountryside
OBD CarDoctor Real Statistics 20.4 l/100km 14.8 l/100km 11.4 l/100km
Official Specs 17.3 l/100km 12.3 l/100km 9.4 l/100km
OBD CarDoctor Real Statistics 11.5 mpg(US) 15.9 mpg(US) 20.6 mpg(US)
Official Specs 13.6 mpg(US) 19.1 mpg(US) 25.0 mpg(US)
OBD CarDoctor Real Statistics 13.8 mpg(UK) 19.1 mpg(UK) 24.8 mpg(UK)
Official Specs 16.3 mpg(UK) 23.0 mpg(UK) 30.1 mpg(UK)

Comparison with other BMW M3 4.0i (420Hp) Automatic 2008-2013 models

Model Urban Combined Сountryside
M3 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 19.8 l/100km 13.7 l/100km 10.1 l/100km
M3 4.0 (420 Hp) Automatic 30.9 l/100km 23.2 l/100km 22.1 l/100km
M3 3.0 (431 Hp) DCT 26.3 l/100km 10.6 l/100km N/A
M3 3.2i 24V CSL (360 Hp) 12.1 l/100km 14.2 l/100km N/A
M3 3.0 (450 Hp) Competition Package DCT N/A N/A 0.2 l/100km
M3 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 11.9 mpg(US) 17.2 mpg(US) 23.3 mpg(US)
M3 4.0 (420 Hp) Automatic 7.6 mpg(US) 10.1 mpg(US) 10.6 mpg(US)
M3 3.0 (431 Hp) DCT 8.9 mpg(US) 22.2 mpg(US) N/A
M3 3.2i 24V CSL (360 Hp) 19.4 mpg(US) 16.6 mpg(US) N/A
M3 3.0 (450 Hp) Competition Package DCT N/A N/A 1176.1 mpg(US)
M3 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 14.3 mpg(UK) 20.6 mpg(UK) 28.0 mpg(UK)
M3 4.0 (420 Hp) Automatic 9.1 mpg(UK) 12.2 mpg(UK) 12.8 mpg(UK)
M3 3.0 (431 Hp) DCT 10.7 mpg(UK) 26.6 mpg(UK) N/A
M3 3.2i 24V CSL (360 Hp) 23.3 mpg(UK) 19.9 mpg(UK) N/A
M3 3.0 (450 Hp) Competition Package DCT N/A N/A 1412.4 mpg(UK)

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According to real-world user data from the inCarDoc application, BMWВ M3В with a 4 l Gasoline consumes on average:

  • In urban conditions: 20.4 l/100km 11.5 mpg(US) 13.8 mpg(UK);
  • In combined cycle: 14.8 l/100km 15.9 mpg(US) 19.1 mpg(UK);
  • On the highway: 11.4 l/100km 20.6 mpg(US) 24.8 mpg(UK).

Official data ( 12.3 l/100km 19.1 mpg(US) 23.0 mpg(UK) ) is obtained under laboratory conditions. In real-world driving, fuel consumption may be higher-for example, in city traffic it can reach 20.4 l/100km 11.5 mpg(US) 13.8 mpg(UK) due to traffic jams, aggressive driving, climate, and road conditions.

According to inCarDoc, the average fuel consumption of BMW M3 4.0i (420Hp) Automatic 2008-2013 on highways is 11.4 l/100km 20.6 mpg(US) 24.8 mpg(UK) ) is obtained under laboratory conditions. In real-world driving, fuel consumption may be higher-for example, in city traffic it can reach

With an average combined fuel consumption of 14.8 l/100km 15.9 mpg(US) 19.1 mpg(UK) , BMW M3 4.0i (420Hp) Automatic 2008-2013 will use approximately 148 liters of fuel over a distance of 1,000 km.

Fuel consumption is 14.8 l/100km 15.9 mpg(US) 19.1 mpg(UK) in combined mode.

Absolutely! If you want to view real fuel consumption statistics for other BMW M3 configurations, we have data on the following versions:

  • BMW M3 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 2001-2006
  • BMW M3 4.0 (420 Hp) Automatic 2008-2011
  • BMW M3 3.0 (431 Hp) DCT 2014-2017
  • BMW M3 3.2i 24V CSL (360 Hp) 2003-2006
  • BMW M3 3.0 (450 Hp) Competition Package DCT 2016-2017

To find real-world stats for other BMWВ M3 versions, use the filter at this link: here