BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 2018 running costs in Belgium
Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2018 BMW 3 Series Saloon F30: 3.8–5.9 L/100km, 99–139 g/km CO₂. At Belgium prices (€2.21/L diesel), driving 15,000 km a year costs about €1,259 — €0.08 per kilometre.
Official figures — 2018 BMW 3 Series Saloon F30
| Fuel types | Diesel · Petrol · Plug In Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 3.8–5.9 L/100km |
| CO₂ (official) | 99–139 g/km |
| Configurations in source data | 3 |
| Data source | UK VCA merged archive — NEDC test cycle (optimistic vs WLTP) |
What it costs to run in Belgium
| Diesel (3.8 L/100km) | €1,259/year |
|---|---|
| contrôle technique | €46.00/year |
| Typical annual road tax | €270/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | €1,575/year ≈ €131/month |
Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Belgium prices shown above (EU Oil Bulletin (DG ENER) week 31 Aug 2026: E95 €1.885/L). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other diesel cars in Belgium
The average diesel car in our Belgium dataset uses 5.6 L/100km. The 2018 BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 uses 3.8 L/100km — about 32.1% less than that average, or roughly €596 saved a year at 15,000 km.
2018 BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3.8 L/100km | 99 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 74 mpg (UK) |
| Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 124 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 52 mpg (UK) |
| Plug In Hybrid | 5.9 L/100km | 139 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 48 mpg (UK) |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the UK VCA merged archive, grouped across 3 configurations. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure, and NEDC-cycle figures are optimistic compared with the newer WLTP cycle.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.