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About the BMW 3 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The new BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in both 4D sedan and 5D station wagon body styles. Available in Australia from $89,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M Sport variant and topping out at $249,900 for the M3 Cs.
There are 5 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2024.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo (375kW/650Nm) and 2.0L turbo (190kW/400Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. 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
120.26 - 223.88 kW/t
73.83 kW/t
231.98 kW/t
Boot Space
480 - 500 litres
280 litres
519 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.49 - 10.42 L/100km
1.4 L/100km
10.53 L/100km
Vehicle Range
567 - 908 km
548 km
4,286 km
Price
$89,900 - $249,900
$62,140
$249,900
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
31 years
1 year
32 years
Service Interval
No Data
12 months
12 months
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2025 BMW 3 Series Price
M3
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $167,100 |
M3 Competition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $171,600 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $171,600 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $171,600 |
M3 CS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $249,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
There are 8 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO and uses 6.5L 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 10.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW 3 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| BMW 3 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.8 L/100km |
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.
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BMW 3 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the M Sport that starts from $89,900.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 CS that starts from $249,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: M Sport and M.
The largest BMW 3 Series is the M which measures 1827mm wide, 4714mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 CS which has 405kW 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 2370 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series uses premium unleaded.