What gas does the 2011 BMW 3 Series take?
It depends on the engine: premium gasoline for the 3.0L 6-cylinder and 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo; diesel for the 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo diesel.
Key takeaways
- 10 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2011 BMW 3 Series.
- Rated on premium: if the owner's manual says premium required, use premium; if it says recommended, regular works with some loss of power and economy.
- None of the listed engines is flex-fuel, so do not use E85.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Rated fuel | E85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | AWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder | 6-speed automatic | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 6-speed automatic | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo diesel | 6-speed automatic | RWD | diesel | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 7-speed automatic | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder | 6-speed manual | AWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | AWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder | 6-speed manual | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
| 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 6-speed manual | RWD | premium gasoline | No |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
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