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    2008 BMW 3 Series

    Used from

    $51,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 9.9 L / 100km

    About the BMW 3 Series

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2008 BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D sedan, 5D station wagon, 2D coupe and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $51,000 for the Base variant and topping out at $124,300 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo multi-point injection (225kW/400Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (125kW/340Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2008 3 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    79.67 - 141.75 kW/t
    69.25 kW/t
    196.99 kW/t
    Boot Space
    460 litres
    315 litres
    485 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    13.51 L/100km
    13.51 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $51,000 - $111,633
    $45,900
    $187,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    4 - 5 years
    New this year
    5 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2008 BMW 3 Series Price

    Executive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$55,900
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$55,900
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$58,500
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$58,571
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$59,199
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$61,500
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$58,900
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$58,988
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$59,100
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$61,700
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$59,100

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$107,290
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$51,000
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$74,770
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$69,581
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$104,500
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$108,900
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$51,000
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$73,800
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$53,600
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$76,400
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$73,800
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$111,700
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$121,500
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$124,300
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$70,200
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$73,000
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$94,900
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$97,700
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$81,900
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$84,700
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$68,900
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$71,500
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$68,900
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$54,100
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$65,450
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$54,200
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$111,633
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD$56,700
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$65,000
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$67,600
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$65,000
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$54,200
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$56,800
    3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD$108,600
    *excl. on-roads

    All BMW 3 Series Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$167,100$186,100
    2024$80,200$180,100
    2023$78,900$180,100
    2022$69,900$113,600
    2021$69,900$111,900
    *excl. on-roads
    See all BMW 3 Series Pricing

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    2008 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
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Pop Out
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • 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
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access: Ski Bag
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • 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
      • Includes Radio Settings
      • Type: Automatic
    • 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

    Base

    Adds to Executive:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Cruise control
      • Speed Limiter
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Thigh Support
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Net
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 5
    • Mobile phone
      • Wireless Connection: Bluetooth
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Data Feed: Dvd
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
    Removes from Executive:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    See all 2008 BMW 3 Series Specs

    2008 BMW 3 Series Dimensions

    1406mm
    1817mm
    4520mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2008 BMW 3 Series Dimensions

    2008 BMW 3 Series Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20241500Kg1800Kg
    20231500Kg1800Kg
    20221500Kg1800Kg
    20211500Kg1800Kg
    20201600Kg1800Kg
    See all BMW 3 Series Towing Capacity

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    2008 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 16 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 6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.9L 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 auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.0 L/100km
    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, RWDDiesel6.0 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWDDiesel6.7 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.0 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    See all BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    2008 BMW 3 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 3 Series?

    The BMW 3 Series offers a 3 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 $51,000.

    The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the Base that starts from $124,300.

    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 1418mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the Base which has 225kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO 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 2180 kg (kerb weight).

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