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About the BMW 3 Series
The 2021 BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D sedan, 5D station wagon and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $69,900 for the Luxury Line variant and topping out at $111,900 for the M.
There are 6 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/400Nm), 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 2021 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
257.3 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 - 1,864 km
573 km
1,864 km
Price
$69,900 - $111,900
$55,900
$171,000
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
80,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
31 years
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
No Data
12 months
12 months
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2021 BMW 3 Series Price
Luxury Line
M Sport
Sport Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | $71,900 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWD | $71,900 |
Iconic Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $81,900 |
M Pure
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 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 | $109,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 BMW 3 Series Specs
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2021 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the Luxury Line 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, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.0 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.2 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | 2.2 L/100km |
2021 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 Luxury Line that starts from $69,900.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M that starts from $111,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Luxury Line, M Sport, Sport Line, Iconic Edition, M Pure and M.
The largest BMW 3 Series is the Sport Line 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 Luxury Line 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.