BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 2016 running costs in Sweden
Official UK VCA merged archive figure for the 2016 BMW 3 Series Saloon F30: 3.8–5.9 L/100km, 99–139 g/km CO₂. At Sweden prices (SEK 19.29/L diesel), driving 15,000 km a year costs about SEK 10,995 — SEK 0.73 per kilometre.
Official figures — 2016 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 Sweden
| Diesel (3.8 L/100km) | SEK 10,995/year |
|---|---|
| besiktning | SEK 500/year |
| Typical annual road tax | SEK 1,200/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | SEK 12,695/year ≈ SEK 1,058/month |
Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Sweden prices shown above (EU Oil Bulletin 31 Aug 2026 €1.471/L @ ECB 11.15 ≈ 16.4 kr/L (temporary fuel-tax cut to EU min ends 30 Sep 2026)). 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 Sweden
The average diesel car in our Sweden dataset uses 5.6 L/100km. The 2016 BMW 3 Series Saloon F30 uses 3.8 L/100km — about 32.1% less than that average, or roughly SEK 5,208 saved a year at 15,000 km.
2016 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 | 5.2 L/100km | 122 g/km | — | — | 1 versions · NEDC · median 54 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.