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2016 BMW 3 Series
The new BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in both 4D Sedan and 5D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $54,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport Line variant and topping out at $154,615 for the '30 Years M3'.
There are 8 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2015.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (240kW/450Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (185kW/350Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (100kW/220Nm) and electric motor (185kW/420Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2016 3 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$54,900 - $139,615†
Transmission
6-speed manual or 8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded, Diesel, or Electric
Body Types
Hatchback, Sedan, or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Combustion or PHEV
Retail Price
$54,900 - $139,615†
Transmission
6-speed manual or 8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded, Diesel, or Electric
Body Types
Hatchback, Sedan, or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Combustion or PHEV
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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
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2016 BMW 3 Series
Available Variants
The BMW 3 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Sport Line and the most expensive being M3.
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Power to Weight
70.18 - 207.52 kW/t
63.29 kW/t
216.76 kW/t
Boot Space
370 - 520 litres
370 litres
520 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2.1 - 8.8 L/100km
2.1 L/100km
9.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
682 - 1,295 km
680 km
1,619 km
Price
$54,900 - $154,615
$49,990
$241,762
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 5 years
2 years
2 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,000 - 2,195 kg
2,000 kg
2,455 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,800 kg
1,400 kg
2,100 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
120 - 140 mm
110 mm
201 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
7.6 kWh
0.8 kWh
100 kWh
Vehicle Range (EV)
37 km
1 km
613 km
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BMW 3 Series
Dimensions
4,633 mm
1,811 mm
1,441 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,633 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,811 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm |
| Load Capacity | 575 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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BMW 3 Series
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the Sport Line that starts from $54,900.
See all BMW 3 Series PricingThe most expensive BMW 3 Series is the '30 Years M3' that starts from $154,615.
See all BMW 3 Series PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Sport Line, Luxury Line, M Sport, 100 Year Edition Luxury Line and 100 Year Edition M Sport.
See all BMW 3 Series towing capacityThe largest BMW 3 Series is the Luxury Line which measures 1828mm wide, 4824mm in length and sits 1508mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition which has 331kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The BMW 3 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the Luxury Line which weighs 2195 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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