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About the BMW 3 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2025 BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in both 4D sedan and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $89,900 for the M Sport variant and topping out at $183,500 for the M3 Competition.
There are 3 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2024.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (190kW/400Nm) and 3.0L turbo (285kW/500Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2025 3 Series was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2025 BMW 3 Series Price
M Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $89,900 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $92,900 |
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $114,900 |
M3 Competition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $183,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 BMW 3 Series Specs
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2025 BMW 3 Series Dimensions
1440mm
1827mm
4713mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2025 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO and uses 6.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M3 Competition with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO and uses 10.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW 3 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| BMW 3 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
2025 BMW 3 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
2025 BMW 3 Series vs other 5d Station Wagons to consider
The BMW 3 Series has a number of competitors because the 3er spans from a turbocharged four-cylinder, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain and a turbocharged inline-six engine with all-wheel drive.
The most obvious choice is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class which offers similarly specced vehicles.
The new-generation C-Class recently launched in Australia and looks like a shrunken S-Class. They both offer high-end, premium-looking interiors though with elements of soft-touch materials and metal accents.
Option lists on both the 3er and C-Class are quite extensive and can get expensive your get trigger happy.
The 3 Series also gets cross-shopped with the Audi A4 and Genesis G70, as well as highly-specced Mazda 6 and Hyundai Sonata models.
High-performance M340i xDrive models compete against the Mercedes-Benz C43 and the Audi S4.
BMW 3 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the M Sport that starts from $89,900.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition that starts from $183,500.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: M Sport and M.
The largest BMW 3 Series is the M which measures 1827mm wide, 4714mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition which has 390kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO engine.
The BMW 3 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition which weighs 2370 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series uses premium unleaded.