Against 456 other V6 cars rated 2009–2011, the 335d beats their 20 mpg average by 7 mpg, about $498 a year.
Every BMW 335d engine, compared
The BMW 335d was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 23 / 35.7 | 2009–2011 | $1,422 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Corolla gets 29.7 mpg, the Lexus IS 21 mpg and the Nissan Versa 31 mpg, next to 27 mpg for the 2011 335d.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2011) | $0.119 |
| Fuel per year | $1,422 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,110 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2009–2011 | −$498 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,900 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2011 BMW 335d gives up 12 mpg in town: 35 on the highway against 23 in the city, $573 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2011) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 35 mpg | $1,097 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +12 mpg (52%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the 335d changed over the years
Combined figure across the 3 model years the 335d was rated in, all of them at 27 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 23 / 35 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2010 | 23 / 36 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2009 | 23 / 36 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the BMW 335d — 1 engine across 2009–2011. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,900. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2011 BMW 335d get?
27 mpg combined, 23 city and 35 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2009 the 335d has averaged 27 mpg.
Is the 2011 335d more efficient than the 2010?
About the same: 27 against 27 mpg combined.
Does the 335d get better gas mileage than the Toyota Corolla?
No: 27 mpg for the 2011 335d against 29.7 for the 2012 Toyota Corolla, about $129 a year more to run.
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