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2016 BMW 3 Series
The 2016 BMW 3 Series is a medium Car. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $54,900 for the Sport Line variant and topping out at $154,615 for the '30 Years M3' variant.
There are 8 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2015.
The 2016 3 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the BMW 3 Series include 1.5 in-line 3-cylinder turbo (100kW/220Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (135kW/270Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (140kW/400Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (185kW/350Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (185kW/420Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (180kW/350Nm), 3.0 in-line 6-cylinder turbo (240kW/450Nm), 3.0 in-line 6-cylinder turbo (317kW/550Nm) and 3.0 in-line 6-cylinder turbo (331kW/550Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic with manual mode, 6-speed manual manual or 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $54,900 - $154,615â€
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual, 7-speed Auto (DCT), 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 - $154,615â€
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual, 7-speed Auto (DCT), 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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BMW 3 Series
Features & Specs
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Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The BMW 3 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Sport Line and the most expensive being '30 Years M3'.
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Dimensions
| 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
Sales Data
BMW 3 Series Sales rolling 12-months#
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2016 BMW 3 Series
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the Sport Line variant that starts from $54,900.
See all BMW 3 Series PricingThe most expensive BMW 3 Series is the '30 Years M3' variant 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 variant which measures 1828mm wide, 4824mm in length and sits 1508mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 331kW of power and 550nm of torque are the M3 Competition and '30 Years M3' variants.
The BMW 3 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the Luxury Line variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2195 kg.
The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Diesel or Electric.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
* Average savings based on recent CarExpert customer transactions. Actual savings will vary depending on vehicle make and model, location, stock availability, and other factors.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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