William Stopford
BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series PHEVs recalled due to fire risk
Owners of almost 300 BMW plug-in hybrids are being told to park away from structures and other vehicles because of a potential fire risk.
25 Days Ago
BMW 3 Series
2026 BMW 3 Series
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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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
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BMW 3 Series
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2026 BMW 3 Series
News
William Stopford
BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series PHEVs recalled due to fire risk
Owners of almost 300 BMW plug-in hybrids are being told to park away from structures and other vehicles because of a potential fire risk.
25 Days Ago
William Stopford
BMW recalls over 10,000 vehicles in Australia due to fire risk
Owners of more than 10,000 BMWs produced between 2020 and 2025 are being advised not to leave their vehicles running unattended due to a fire risk.
25 Days Ago
CarExpert
2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Luxury Mid-Size Car
The BMW 3 Series well and truly lives up to its reputation as the standard-bearer in this segment.
2 Months Ago
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
2026936YTD 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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