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BMW 3-Series Touring (2012-2019) running costs and reliability
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Miles per pound (mpp) ⓘ
Low figures relate to the least economical version; high to the most economical. Based on WLTP combined fuel economy for versions of this car made since September 2017 only, and typical current fuel or electricity costs.
| Petrol engines | 4.5 - 5.4 mpp |
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| Diesel engines | 4.8 - 6.8 mpp |
Fuel economy ⓘ
Low figures relate to the least economical version; high to the most economical. Based on WLTP combined fuel economy for versions of this car made since September 2017 only.
| Petrol engines | 31 - 36.7 mpg |
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| Diesel engines | 37.2 - 53.3 mpg |
To date the most economical engine is the 184bhp 2.0 diesel powering the 320d. When fitted with the eight-speed automatic gearbox it averages 61.4mpg and is likely to be the most popular engine. BMW 3 Series Touring running costs should be good across the range
The greenest engine on the 3 Series Touring range is the 184bhp 2.0 diesel powering the 320d. When fitted with the eight-speed automatic gearbox CO2 emissions are 122g/km. BMW 3 Series Touring emissions are acceptable overall.
BMW 3 Series Touring reliability should be excellent. We expect the model to be problem-free – the previous generation was largely bulletproof.
Ongoing running costs
| Road tax | £20 - £620 |
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| Insurance group | 18 - 43 |
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