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    2013 BMW 3 Series

    Used from

    $50,900 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.5 - 8.8 L / 100km

    About the BMW 3 Series

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2013 BMW 3 Series's used prices in Australia typically range from $14,900 for the 20I Touring Modern Line variant and topping out at $40,000 for the Active Hybrid.

    There are 52 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2013.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol (135kW/270Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (135kW/380Nm), 2.5L petrol (160kW/250Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol (100kW/220Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol (225kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel (180kW/520Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol hybrid (225kW/400Nm). Available with 8 speed automatic, 6 speed automatic steptronic, 6 speed manual or 7 speed auto direct shift transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2013 3 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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    2013 BMW 3 Series Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2013 BMW 3 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 3 Series

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    2013 BMW 3 Series Dimensions

    1429mm
    1811mm
    4624mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2013 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 23 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the 18d SPORT LINE with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 4.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the 25i HIGH LINE with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC STEPTRONIC which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 9.5L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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 sp manual Diesel RWD 2d ConvertibleDiesel5.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 4d SedanDiesel4.5 L/100km
    2.5L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d ConvertiblePremium Unleaded8.4 L/100km
    2.5L, 6 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 2d ConvertiblePremium Unleaded8.8 L/100km
    2.5L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d CoupePremium Unleaded7.9 L/100km
    2.5L, 6 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 2d CoupePremium Unleaded8.3 L/100km
    2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d SedanPremium Unleaded6.3 L/100km
    2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d SedanPremium Unleaded6.0 L/100km
    3.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d SedanPremium Unleaded7.9 L/100km
    2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Station WagonPremium Unleaded6.2 L/100km
    3.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d SedanPremium Unleaded7.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 6 sp manual Diesel RWD 4d SedanDiesel4.5 L/100km
    2.0L, 6 sp manual Diesel RWD 5d Station WagonDiesel4.7 L/100km
    2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d HatchbackPremium Unleaded6.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 6 sp manual Diesel RWD 2d CoupeDiesel4.7 L/100km
    3.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD 2d CoupeDiesel6.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD 2d ConvertibleDiesel5.6 L/100km
    2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Station WagonPremium Unleaded6.8 L/100km
    1.6L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d SedanPremium Unleaded5.9 L/100km
    2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d HatchbackDiesel4.9 L/100km
    2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d Station WagonDiesel4.7 L/100km
    2.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD 2d CoupeDiesel5.3 L/100km
    1.6L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d SedanPremium Unleaded5.9 L/100km
    3.0L, 6 sp automatic Diesel RWD 2d ConvertibleDiesel6.4 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a BMW 3 Series?

    The BMW 3 Series has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2013 BMW 3 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 3 Series?

    The BMW 3 Series offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre 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 20i TOURING MODERN LINE that starts from $14,900.

    The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the ACTIVE HYBRID that starts from $40,000.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: 35i M SPORT, 30d, 35i M SPORT HIGH LINE, 35i, 35i MODERN LINE, 35i SPORT LINE, 35i LUXURY LINE and ACTIVE HYBRID.

    The largest BMW 3 Series is the 20d GRAN TURISMO (SPORT) which measures 1828mm wide, 4824mm in length and sits 1508mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the 35i which has 225kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO MPFI engine.

    The BMW 3 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the ACTIVE HYBRID which weighs 2185 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid, Premium Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.

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