BMW 3 Series (1999–2005)
Compact Cars3rd generation (E46)gas47.5 cu ft max
Trunk
73
VE SCORE
Good Volumetric Efficiency for a compact cars — cargo volume × EPA MPGe, ranked against class peers.
Storage spaces
Compact (Hatchback)
secondary source| Volume | 38.8 cu ft · 1100 L |
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Compact (Hatchback)
secondary source| Volume | 10.9 cu ft · 310 L |
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Trim | Years | Fuel | Best combined MPGe | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318ti · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 1999 | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 20 | 30 |
| 318ti · RearWD · Automatic 4-spd | 1999 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 20 | 29 |
| 323is · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 1999 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 18 | 28 |
| 330ci · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 2001–2003 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 18 | 27 |
| 330i · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 2001–2003 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 18 | 27 |
| 325ci · RearWD · Automatic (S6) | 2004 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 19 | 28 |
| 325i · RearWD · Automatic (S6) | 2004–2005 | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 19 | 28 |
| 323i · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 1999–2000 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| 328i · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 1999–2000 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| 328is · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 1999 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 18 | 27 |
| 323ci · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 2000 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| 328ci · RearWD · Manual 5-spd | 2000 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 18 | 26 |