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    2008 BMW 3 Series

    New from

    $51,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 12.4 L / 100km

    About the BMW 3 Series

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    The new BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D Sedan, 5D Sedan, 2D Sedan and 2D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $51,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $163,900 for the M3.

    There are 3 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3L turbo multi-point injection (225kW/400Nm), 2L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 3L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/340Nm) and 4L multi-point injection (309kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 3 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    78.77 - 139.75 kW/t
    70.23 kW/t
    194.22 kW/t
    Boot Space
    460 litres
    315 litres
    485 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6 - 9.8 L/100km
    5.8 L/100km
    13.8 L/100km
    Price
    $51,000 - $111,633
    $49,950
    $187,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 - 5 years
    2 years
    2 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,880 - 2,055 kg
    1,880 kg
    2,305 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,600 - 1,800 kg
    1,500 kg
    2,100 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    144 mm
    144 mm

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    2008 BMW 3 Series Price

    Executive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$55,900
    2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$55,900
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$58,500
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$58,571
    2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,199
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$61,500
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$58,900
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$58,988
    2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,100
    2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$61,700
    2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,100

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$107,290
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$51,000
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$74,770
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$69,581
    3L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$104,500
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$108,900
    2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$51,000
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$73,800
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$53,600
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$76,400
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$73,800
    3L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$111,700
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$121,500
    3L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$124,300
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$70,200
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$73,000
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$94,900
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$97,700
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$81,900
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$84,700
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$68,900
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$71,500
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$68,900
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$54,100
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$65,450
    2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$54,200
    3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$111,633
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$56,700
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$65,000
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$67,600
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$65,000
    2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$54,200
    2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,800
    3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$108,600

    M3

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$157,000
    4L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$163,900
    *excl. on-roads

    All BMW 3 Series Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$163,700$186,100
    2024$161,300$177,800
    2023$158,800$249,900
    2022$144,900$169,500
    2021$144,900$160,900
    *excl. on-roads
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    2008 BMW 3 Series Specs

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    Executive

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Diversity
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Wma Devices Connection
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: E90
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.73
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Radio Settings
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
      • Voice Activating System Includes Voice Memo Notepad
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 460
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): 978
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1460
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1408
      • Front Track (mm): 1500
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 144
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Overall Height (mm): 1421
      • Overall Length (mm): 4520
      • Overall Width (mm): 1817
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 953
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1454
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1399
      • Rear Track (mm): 1513
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2760
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 63
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Other Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Titanium
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Titanium
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 215
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 134
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 156
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 695
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1910
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1390
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Base

    Adds to Executive:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Boot Location: Boot
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 139.75
    • Convenience
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Mobile Phone Wireless Connection: Bluetooth
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 306
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 225
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1300
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Visibility
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2055
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1610
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from Executive:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.73
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
      • Voice Activating System Includes Voice Memo Notepad
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 215
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 134
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 156
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 115
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
    • Visibility
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 695
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1910
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1390
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    M3

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 186.71
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 430
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 975
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1459
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
      • Front Track (mm): 1538
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 51.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1418
      • Overall Length (mm): 4615
      • Overall Width (mm): 1804
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 934
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1403
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1318
      • Rear Track (mm): 1539
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11700
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2761
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Premium Unleaded
      • Other Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Titanium
      • Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 12.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 17.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 12.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 420
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 309
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
    • Visibility
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2080
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1655
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
    Removes from Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 139.75
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cruise Control Speed Limiter
      • Mobile Phone Wireless Connection: Bluetooth
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 460
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): 978
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1460
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1408
      • Front Track (mm): 1500
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 144
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Overall Height (mm): 1421
      • Overall Length (mm): 4520
      • Overall Width (mm): 1817
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 953
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1454
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1399
      • Rear Track (mm): 1513
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2760
    • Doors
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Other Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.8
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 306
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 225
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1300
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 5
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
    • Visibility
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2055
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1610
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    2008 BMW 3 Series Dimensions

    1421mm
    1817mm
    4520mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2008 BMW 3 Series Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20201400Kg1700Kg
    20191400Kg1700Kg
    20181400Kg1700Kg
    20171400Kg1700Kg
    20161400Kg1700Kg
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    2008 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 18 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6L 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 4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.4L 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 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.0 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.4 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.9 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel6.0 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.1 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel6.7 L/100km
    2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.0 L/100km
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    2008 BMW 3 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 3 Series?

    The BMW 3 Series offers a 3 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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    BMW 3 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the Base that starts from $51,000.

    The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 that starts from $163,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Executive.

    The largest BMW 3 Series is the M3 which measures 1804mm wide, 4615mm in length and sits 1418mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 which has 309kW of power from its 4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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    The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the Base which weighs 2180 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

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