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2009 BMW 3 Series
The new BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D Coupe, 2D Coupe, 5D Coupe, 2D Convertible, 4D Convertible, 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $54,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Executive variant and topping out at $183,442 for the M3.
There are 4 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia.
Engine options include 3L turbo multi-point injection (225kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo multi-point injection (225kW/400Nm), 3L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 3L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/520Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/520Nm), 4L multi-point injection (309kW/400Nm), 4.0L multi-point injection (309kW/400Nm), 2L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/350Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2009 3 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$54,500 - $176,142â€
Transmission
6-speed auto, 6 or 7-speed manual, or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Retail Price
$54,500 - $176,142â€
Transmission
6-speed auto, 6 or 7-speed manual, or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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2009 BMW 3 Series
Available Variants
The BMW 3 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being M3 Edition and the most expensive being M3.
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Power to Weight
94.96 - 195.57 kW/t
55.07 kW/t
240.98 kW/t
Boot Space
350 - 440 litres
112 litres
455 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.4 - 12.9 L/100km
5.3 L/100km
16.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
488 - 750 km
484 km
1,132 km
Price
$70,959 - $183,442
$42,460
$426,128
Warranty (Years)
3 years
1 year
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
20,000 km
Unlimited
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BMW 3 Series
Dimensions
4,615 mm
1,804 mm
1,418 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,615 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,804 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,418 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm |
| Load Capacity | 500 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the M3 Edition that starts from $0.
See all BMW 3 Series PricingThe most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 that starts from $183,442.
See all BMW 3 Series PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Executive and Base.
See all BMW 3 Series towing capacityThe largest BMW 3 Series is the M3 which measures 1817mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1447mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 which has 309kW of power from its 4.0L Multi-Point Injection 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 or Diesel.
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