About the BMW 3 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 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 $54,900 for the Sport Line variant and topping out at $154,615 for the '30 Years M3'.
There are 8 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (185kW/350Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (100kW/220Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (140kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (317kW/550Nm) and electric motor (185kW/420Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 8-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2016 3 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2016 BMW 3 Series Price
Sport Line
Luxury Line
M Sport
M3
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $139,615 |
3.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $139,900 |
100 Year Edition M Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $75,855 |
M3 Competition
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $144,615 |
3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $144,900 |
100 Year Edition Luxury Line
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $75,900 |
'30 Years M3'
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $154,615 |
3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $154,615 |
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2016 BMW 3 Series Specs
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2016 BMW 3 Series Dimensions
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2016 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
There are 15 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the Sport Line with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 2.1L of electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the '30 Years M3' with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.8L 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 |
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2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
1.5L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.8 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 4.4 L/100km |
2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Electric, RWD | Electric | 2.1 L/100km |
1.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.5 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
2016 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.
BMW 3 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the Sport Line that starts from $54,900.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the '30 Years M3' that starts from $154,615.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Sport Line, Luxury Line, M Sport, 100 Year Edition M Sport and 100 Year Edition Luxury Line.
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 M3 Competition which has 331kW 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 Sport 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.