BMW 330i

20012021 · 23 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
23
Best
30

The BMW 330i has been tested by the EPA across 23 different configurations spanning model years 2001 through 2021. Over this period, the 330i has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 30 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2021
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,300263630MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,300263630MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,300263630MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,550243427MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,750213225MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,550233427MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,750213225MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182821MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150182722MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150182722MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450172520MPG

Historical Efficiency

2021
30
2020
30
2019
30
2018
27
2017
27
2006
21
2005
21
2004
21
2003
22
2002
22
2001
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (330i) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the BMW 330i. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2021
3
2020
3
2019
9
2018
1
2006
6
2003
1
2002
4
2001
8
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