About the BMW 3 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 BMW 3 Series's used prices in Australia typically range from $19,100 for the 18I Sport Line variant and topping out at $42,600 for the 30I Touring Ind Collection.
There are 41 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2015.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol (100kW/220Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol (135kW/270Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (140kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol (240kW/450Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol hybrid (135kW/290Nm). Available with 8 speed automatic or 6 speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2016 3 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
2016 BMW 3 Series Price
SPORT LINE
LUXURY LINE
M SPORT
M3
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | $139,900 |
| 3.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | $139,900 |
M3 COMPETITION
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | $144,900 |
| 3.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | $144,900 |
100 YEAR EDITION M SPORT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | $75,900 |
100 YEAR EDITION LUXURY LINE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | $75,900 |
30 YEARS M3
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | $154,615 |
| 3.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | $154,615 |
All BMW 3 Series Pricing
2016 BMW 3 Series Specs
See our comprehensive details for the BMW 3 Series
2016 BMW 3 Series Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
See all 2016 BMW 3 Series Dimensions2016 BMW 3 Series Gallery
CarExpert High Resolution Photos of the BMW 3 Series
2016 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 30e M SPORT LINE PHEV with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 2.1L of Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the 40i M SPORT with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 7.2L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the {modelTitle} 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 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | Premium Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 4d Sedan | Diesel | 4.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Diesel RWD 4d Sedan | Diesel | 4.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Wagon | Premium Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Wagon | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | Premium Unleaded | 5.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d Hatchback | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Electric RWD 4d Sedan | Electric | 2.1 L/100km |
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.
2016 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 18i SPORT LINE that starts from $19,100.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the 30i TOURING IND COLLECTION that starts from $42,600.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: 40i LUXURY LINE and 40i M SPORT.
The largest BMW 3 Series is the 20d M SPORT GRAN TURISMO which measures 1828mm wide, 4824mm in length and sits 1508mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the 40i LUXURY LINE which has 240kW 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 30e LUXURY LINE PHEV which weighs 2195 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.