Diesel and petrol · 1985–2013

BMW 318

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW 318. By the official figures, the 2013 uses 4.5 L/100km.

BMW 318 in grey
Fuel use
4.5 L/100km
2013 official
On a full tank
1,311 km
59 L tank
Seats
5

What a 318 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$13.23 per 100 km$1,455
Australia$2.42/L petrol$10.87 per 100 km$1,207
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£12.63 per 100 miles£884
United States$4.35/gal petrol$8.33 per 100 miles$1,124

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

G20 (7th generation), 2019–2027

Specs for the 318i. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
G20 (7th generation)
Built
2019-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,709 mm
Width
1,827 mm
Height
1,442 mm
Wheelbase
2,851 mm
Kerb weight
1,470 kg

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
100 kW
Torque
220 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
59 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2019
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2019

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2013Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2006Petrol7.5 L/100km38 mpg31 mpg—
2002Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2001Petrol12.2 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
1998Petrol12.8 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—

BMW 318 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 318?

The 2013 BMW 318 uses 4.5 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 318 cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,455 in New Zealand, $1,207 in Australia, £884 in United Kingdom, $1,124 in United States.

How far does a BMW 318 go on a full tank?

About 1,311 km from its 59 L tank at its official fuel use.

Cars like the 318

From other makes, closest in what they use.

More from BMW

Every BMW

What will a drive in your 318 cost?

Roadtrip works out the fuel or charging cost of any drive for your exact car, finds the cheapest stations on the way, and splits it between everyone in the car.

Rated 4.7 by drivers · 700,000 downloads

The Roadtrip app showing a drive into London that costs £4.81 each, with fuel prices along the way