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About the BMW 3 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2020 BMW 3 Series's used prices in Australia typically range from $45,600 for the 20I M Sport variant and topping out at $76,000 for the M340i Xdrive.
There are 11 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol (135kW/300Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol hybrid (135kW/300Nm) and 3.0L twin-turbo petrol (285kW/500Nm). All variants feature 8 speed auto steptronic sport transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2020 3 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2020 BMW 3 Series Price
LUXURY LINE
M SPORT
M
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 4d Sedan | $99,900 |
SPORT LINE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 5d Hatchback | $71,900 |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Hatchback | $80,000 |
M PURE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 4d Sedan | $94,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 BMW 3 Series Specs
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2020 BMW 3 Series Dimensions
1441mm
1811mm
4633mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2020 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the 30e M SPORT PHEV with a 8 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC SPORT which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ 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 M340i xDRIVE with a 8 SPEED AUTO STEPTRONIC SPORT which is powered by a 3.0L TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ and uses 7.7L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
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| BMW 3 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel RWD 4d Sedan | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 4d Sedan | Premium Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Wagon | Premium Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded RWD 5d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 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 | 2.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a BMW 3 Series?
You should service your3 Series at your authorised BMW dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the 3 Series's warranty.
2020 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 M SPORT that starts from $45,600.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M340i xDRIVE that starts from $76,000.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: 20i M SPORT, 20i LUXURY LINE, 30i TOURING LUXURY LINE, 30i LUXURY LINE, 30i M SPORT, 30i TOURING M SPORT and 30i ICONIC EDITION.
The largest BMW 3 Series is the 30e M SPORT PHEV which measures 1827mm wide, 4709mm in length and sits 1444mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M340i xDRIVE PURE which has 285kW of power from its 3.0L TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ engine.
The BMW 3 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the 30e M SPORT PHEV which weighs 2265 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid or Premium Unleaded Petrol.