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The new BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D Convertible, 5D Convertible, 2D Convertible, 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $55,501 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Lifestyle variant and topping out at $152,301 for the M3.
There are 11 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2008.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/380Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/520Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm) and 4.0L multi-point injection (309kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2011 3 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $76,900 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $71,901 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $76,900 |
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $71,901 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $90,799 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $144,999 |
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $141,701 |
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $152,301 |
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $149,003 |
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There are 20 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the M Sport with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.7L 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 12.4L 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.
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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The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the Lifestyle that starts from $55,501.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 that starts from $152,301.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Exclusive, Exclusive Innovations Package, Base, M Sport, Sport Innovations Package, Innovations and M Sport Innovations.
The 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 2170 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.