About the BMW 3 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2004 BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D sedan, 2D coupe, 2D convertible, 3D hatchback and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $41,750 for the Base variant and topping out at $159,500 for the M3.
There are 4 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2003.
Engine options include 3.0L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (105kW/200Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (85kW/180Nm), 2.2L multi-point injection (125kW/210Nm) and 3.2L multi-point injection (252kW/365Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2004 3 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
2004 BMW 3 Series Price
Sport
Base
Executive
M3
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3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $159,500 |
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2004 BMW 3 Series Specs
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2004 BMW 3 Series Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2004 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Executive with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.8L 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.
2004 BMW 3 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series offers a 2 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.
BMW 3 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the Base that starts from $41,750.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 that starts from $159,500.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: Executive, Sport and Base.
The largest BMW 3 Series is the Executive which measures 1739mm wide, 4471mm in length and sits 1415mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 which has 252kW of power from its 3.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M3 which weighs 2090 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series uses premium unleaded.