William Stopford
More than 24,000 BMW and Mini vehicles recalled for fire risk
Almost 25,000 BMW and Mini vehicles are being recalled as they could develop an internal coolant leak which could lead to a vehicle fire.
3 Months Ago
2026 BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 Series in 2026 was a familiar option in its segment shaped by driver engagement, prestige, cabin technology and a broad spread from sensible executive transport to serious performance. With the 2026 calendar year still underway, the useful context is its role in the range rather than a partial sales total. That gave it a natural audience among comparison shoppers. CarExpert source notes add that the BMW 3 Series remains one of the core models in the brand's Australian range, blending premium sedan practicality with the driver-focused reputation that helped define BMW. For comparison shoppers, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4 and Genesis G70 were the obvious alternatives.
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2026 BMW 3 Series
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News
William Stopford
More than 24,000 BMW and Mini vehicles recalled for fire risk
Almost 25,000 BMW and Mini vehicles are being recalled as they could develop an internal coolant leak which could lead to a vehicle fire.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
BMW recalls over 16,000 vehicles in Australia due to fire risk
BMW is advising owners of over 16,000 vehicles to avoid using the remote start function or leaving their vehicle running and unattended.
4 Months Ago
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M3 Cs
2025
$0
M Sport
2025
$102,512
M
2025
$126,543
M3
2025
$179,673
M3 Competition
2025
$198,363
Year
2025
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Premium Unleaded
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Sedan
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4x4
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2026 BMW 3 Series
Dimensions
4,713 mm
1,827 mm
inc mirror: 2,068 mm
inc mirror: 2,068 mm
1,440 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,713 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,827 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,068 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,851 mm |
| Load Capacity | 555 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
20242,472Total Sales
20251,877Total Sales
2026657YTD Sales
BMW 3 Series Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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2026 BMW 3 Series
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the M Sport variant that starts from $96,211.
See all BMW 3 Series PricingThe most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 Cs variant that starts from $253,900.
See all BMW 3 Series PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: M Sport, M and 50 Jahre Edition.
See all BMW 3 Series towing capacityThe largest BMW 3 Series is the M3 Cs variant which measures 1918mm wide, 4796mm in length and sits 1447mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 Cs variant which has 405kW of power and 650nm of torque.
The BMW 3 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2370 kg.
The BMW 3 Series uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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