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The new BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D Sedan, 5D Sedan, 4D Convertible, 2D Sedan, 2D Convertible, 2D Coupe, 4D Station Wagon, 5D Station Wagon, 4D Coupe, 3D Coupe and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $41,750 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the 316ti variant and topping out at $249,900 for the M3 Cs.
There are 44 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2024.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (390kW/650Nm), 3.0L turbo (390kW/650Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/380Nm), 2.0L turbo multi-point injection (135kW/270Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (100kW/220Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (150kW/250Nm), 4.0L multi-point injection (309kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/520Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm), 3L turbo multi-point injection (225kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo multi-point injection (225kW/400Nm), 3L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 4L multi-point injection (309kW/400Nm), 2L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/350Nm), 3L multi-point injection (190kW/300Nm), 3.2L multi-point injection (252kW/365Nm), 2.2L multi-point injection (125kW/210Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (85kW/180Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (85kW/180Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (105kW/200Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, manual, 6-speed automatic, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 3 Series is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $0 |
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $0 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $41,750 |
| 1.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $43,869 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $46,900 |
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $49,019 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $49,950 |
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $52,550 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $53,950 |
| 2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $56,550 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $62,000 |
| 2.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $64,600 |
| 2.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $65,000 |
| 2.2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $67,600 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $63,900 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $66,500 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $65,100 |
| 2.2L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $67,700 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $68,100 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $70,700 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $72,850 |
| 2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $75,450 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $91,600 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $94,650 |
| 3L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $97,250 |
| 3L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $108,500 |
| 3L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $111,100 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $112,545 |
| 3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $112,900 |
| 3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $99,900 |
| 3.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $99,545 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $132,300 |
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $131,945 |
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $125,000 |
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $124,645 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $139,002 |
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $131,701 |
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $152,302 |
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $148,300 |
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $145,000 |
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $135,000 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $141,500 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $145,000 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $167,000 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $249,900 |
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See our comprehensive details for the BMW 3 Series
M3 Edition
316ti
318ti
318i
318i Executive
Sport
Lifestyle
Innovations Package
Exclusive Innovations Package
Edition Sport
320i
Edition Sport Innovations
325ti
Sport Innovations Package
320ci
325i
Innovations
Modern Line
Sport Line
Exclusive
325ci
M Sport Innovations
High-Line M Sport Plus
Executive
330i
Luxury Line
High-Line Luxury Line
High-Line Modern Line
330ci
M Sport Plus
High-Line M Sport
High-Line Sport Line
Base
M Sport
M Sport High-Line
High-Line
M3 Pure
M3 Pure Edition
M
M3 Pure Edition Ii
M3 Competition
M3 Frozen Silver Edition
M3
M3 Cs
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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There are 46 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 Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M3 with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 4.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.9L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.4 L/100km |
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 11.9 L/100km |
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.
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The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the M3 Edition that starts from $0.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 Cs that starts from $249,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Executive, Exclusive, Exclusive Innovations Package, Base, M Sport Plus, Sport Innovations Package, Innovations and M Sport Innovations.
The largest BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition which measures 1903mm wide, 4794mm in length and sits 1437mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 Cs which has 405kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo engine.
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The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M3 which weighs 2280 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Diesel or Unleaded.