About the BMW 3 Series
The 2005 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 $40,350 for the Base variant and topping out at $118,500 for the High-line.
There are 4 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2005.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (105kW/200Nm), 3.0L multi-point injection (190kW/300Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (85kW/180Nm) and 2.2L multi-point injection (125kW/210Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2005 3 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2005 BMW 3 Series Price
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2005 BMW 3 Series Specs
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2005 BMW 3 Series Dimensions
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2005 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
There are 14 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 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the High-Line with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.2L 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.
2005 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.
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BMW 3 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the Base that starts from $40,350.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the High-Line that starts from $118,500.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is offered by the Base which can tow 1800 kg
The largest BMW 3 Series is the Base which measures 1817mm wide, 4520mm in length and sits 1421mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the Base which has 190kW of power from its 3.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the Base which weighs 2040 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series uses premium unleaded.