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    2006 BMW 3 Series

    Used from

    $50,600 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.7 - 11.9 L / 100km

    About the BMW 3 Series

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2006 BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D sedan, 2D coupe, 2D convertible and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $50,600 for the Base variant and topping out at $140,000 for the M3.

    There are 5 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2006.

    Engine options include 3.0L multi-point injection (190kW/300Nm), 3.0L turbo multi-point injection (225kW/400Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/200Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 2.2L multi-point injection (125kW/210Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (115kW/330Nm) and 3.2L multi-point injection (252kW/365Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2006 3 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    85.94 - 167.72 kW/t
    67.66 kW/t
    207.1 kW/t
    Boot Space
    300 - 410 litres
    115 litres
    520 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    8.4 L/100km
    12.05 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $65,300 - $140,000
    $37,500
    $210,400
    Warranty (Years)
    2 - 3 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    20 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2006 BMW 3 Series Price

    Executive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$55,400
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$55,400
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$55,400

    Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$67,700
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$67,700
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$67,700
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$67,700
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$67,700
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$67,700
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$67,700

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$50,600
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$50,600

    High-Line

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$93,400
    3.0L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$93,400
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$93,400
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$93,400
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$93,400

    M3

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$140,000
    *excl. on-roads

    All BMW 3 Series Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$89,900$249,900
    2024$80,200$180,100
    2023$78,900$180,100
    2022$69,900$113,600
    2021$69,900$111,900
    *excl. on-roads
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    2006 BMW 3 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 3 Series

    Executive

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Antenna
      • Type: Diversity
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 978
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 953
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1460
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1408
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1399
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Titanium
      • On Dash: Titanium
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Sport

    Adds to Executive:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Thigh Support
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Front: 953
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.5
      • Headroom Rear: 926
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57
      • Hip Room Front: 1447
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1402
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1384
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1338
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Arrows And Voice
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Duration (months): 24
    Removes from Executive:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Rear Outlet
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 978
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 953
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1460
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1454
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1408
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1399
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Titanium
      • On Dash: Titanium
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Duration (months): 36

    Base

    Adds to Sport:
    • Air conditioning
      • Rear Outlet
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Wide Angle
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 978
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Titanium
      • On Dash: Titanium
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Gearstick Skirt: Leather
    • Mobile phone
      • Wireless Connection: Bluetooth
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access: Ski Bag
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Radio Settings
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Duration (months): 36
    Removes from Sport:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Front: 953
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.7
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Duration (months): 24

    High-Line

    Adds to Base:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Fixed Mast
    • Headlight cleaners
      • Type: High Pressure
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 974
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.9
      • Headroom Rear: 937
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1443
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 47.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1202
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 45.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1166
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    Removes from Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Rear Outlet
    • Antenna
      • Type: Diversity
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Front: 978
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.5
      • Headroom Rear: 926
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57
      • Hip Room Front: 1447
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1402
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1338
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Titanium
      • On Dash: Titanium
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Mobile phone
      • Wireless Connection: Bluetooth
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Arrows And Voice
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access: Ski Bag
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Radio Settings
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System

    M3

    Adds to High-Line:
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Diversity
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Front: 953
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.5
      • Headroom Rear: 926
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57
      • Hip Room Front: 1447
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1402
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1338
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Arrows And Voice
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Warranty full service
      • Distance: 50,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Duration (months): 24
    Removes from High-Line:
    • Antenna
      • Type: Fixed Mast
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Wide Angle
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight cleaners
      • Type: High Pressure
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 974
      • Headroom Rear (in): 36.9
      • Headroom Rear: 937
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1443
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 47.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1202
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 45.9
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1166
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood & Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
      • On Gearstick Skirt: Leather
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Duration (months): 36
    See all 2006 BMW 3 Series Specs

    2006 BMW 3 Series Dimensions

    1421mm
    1817mm
    4520mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2006 BMW 3 Series Dimensions

    2006 BMW 3 Series Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251600Kg1800Kg
    20241500Kg1800Kg
    20231500Kg1800Kg
    20221500Kg1800Kg
    20211500Kg1800Kg
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    2006 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 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M3 with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11.9L 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 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.4 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.9 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel6.7 L/100km
    See all BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    2006 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 $50,600.

    The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 that starts from $140,000.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Executive.

    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 M3 which has 252kW of power from its 3.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The BMW 3 Series may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the Base which weighs 2055 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.