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    BMW 3 Series

    New from

    $167,100 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.6 - 10.2 L / 100km

    About the BMW 3 Series

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The new BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Available in Australia from $167,100 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M3 variant and topping out at $186,100 for the M3 Competition.

    There are 2 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.

    The BMW 3 Series is only available with an null motor that produces 353kW and 550Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2025 3 Series is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    209.93 - 222.05 kW/t
    73.83 kW/t
    231.98 kW/t
    Boot Space
    480 litres
    280 litres
    519 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.62 - 10.2 L/100km
    1.4 L/100km
    10.53 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    578 - 615 km
    548 km
    4,286 km
    Price
    $167,100 - $186,100
    $62,140
    $249,900
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    New this year
    5 years
    Service Interval
    No Data
    12 months
    12 months

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    2025 BMW 3 Series Price

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    2025 BMW 3 Series Specs

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    M3

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Ambient lighting
      • Colour Selection
      • Wrap Around
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Driving Pattern Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 5
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • System Power (w): 464
      • Touch Screen
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
      • Steering Vibration
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Control Wheel
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Toned
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
      • Includes Transmission
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Embedded infotainment user interface
      • Number Of Months Of Online Services: 999
    • Front cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 32.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.6
      • Headroom Front: 1030
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1456
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1460
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1058
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 899
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.0
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1422
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1387
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • On Gear Selector: Piano Black
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Traffic Info
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Os Version
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Cooling
      • Includes Heating
      • Includes Internet
      • Includes Phone
      • Includes Timer
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 16
      • Subwoofer
    • Sport exhaust pipe
      • Driver Controlled Valve Flap
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Carbon & Leather
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Concierge Number Of Months Inc: 36
      • Concierge Service
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Ai Powered
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    M3 Competition

    Adds to M3:
    • Anti collision system
      • Includes Junction Crossing
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Jam Assist
      • Traffic Sign Response
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
      • Leg Room Front: 1057
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    Removes from M3:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.7
      • Leg Room Front: 1058
    See all 2025 BMW 3 Series Specs

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    2025 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO and uses 9.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M3 Competition with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO and uses 10.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    BMW 3 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.1 L/100km
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    2025 BMW 3 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 3 Series?

    The BMW 3 Series offers a 5 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.

    Next Steps

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    BMW 3 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the M3 that starts from $167,100.

    The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition that starts from $186,100.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is null kg offered by the following variants: M3 and M3 Competition.

    The largest BMW 3 Series is the M3 which measures nullmm wide, 4801mm in length and sits 1437mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition which has 390kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO engine.

    The BMW 3 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition which weighs 2260 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 3 Series uses premium unleaded.