What type of fuel does the BMW 3 Series use?

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MartinAnn
07/30/25 6:33am
The BMW 3 Series uses 95-octane fuel, and its engine has a compression ratio of 11:1. Taking the 2020 BMW 3 Series as an example, it belongs to the midsize car category with the following dimensions: length 4719mm, width 1827mm, height 1459mm, wheelbase 2851mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 59 liters. The 2020 BMW 3 Series features a double-joint spring strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine that delivers a maximum horsepower of 156PS, a maximum power of 115kW, and a maximum torque of 250Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
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