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About the BMW 3 Series
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2020 BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 5D station wagon, 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $63,400 for the Sport Line variant and topping out at $109,900 for the M.
There are 5 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2018.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (185kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm), electric motor (215kW/420Nm) and 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (285kW/500Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2020 3 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
88.84 - 187.88 kW/t
73.83 kW/t
264.85 kW/t
Boot Space
370 - 520 litres
300 litres
804 litres
Fuel Efficiency
2.2 - 7.69 L/100km
2.2 L/100km
10.75 L/100km
Vehicle Range
779 - 1,267 km
573 km
1,404 km
Price
$63,400 - $109,900
$54,900
$168,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
80,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
4 - 5 years
New this year
5 years
Service Interval
No Data
12 months
12 months
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
10.3 kWh
10.3 kWh
100 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
No Data
3.7 kW
3.7 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
No Data
140 kW
200 kW
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2020 BMW 3 Series Price
Sport Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $63,400 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | $70,900 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $80,000 |
Luxury Line
M Sport
M Pure
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $94,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $98,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $99,900 |
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $99,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $104,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $108,900 |
| 3.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4 | $109,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 BMW 3 Series Specs
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2020 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
There are 10 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 2.2L of electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M Pure with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.7L 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 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
2020 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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Very Good
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BMW 3 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the Sport Line that starts from $63,400.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M that starts from $109,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Sport Line, M Sport, Luxury Line, M Pure and M.
The largest BMW 3 Series is the M Sport which measures 1828mm wide, 4824mm in length and sits 1508mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M Pure which has 285kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 3 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M Sport which weighs 2195 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric, premium unleaded or diesel.