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    2004 BMW 3 Series

    New from

    $40,350 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7 - 10 L / 100km

    About the BMW 3 Series

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D Coupe, 2D Coupe, 3D Coupe, 5D Coupe, 4D Sedan, 2D Sedan, 3D Sedan and 2D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $40,350 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $159,500 for the M3.

    There are 4 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (105kW/200Nm), 3L multi-point injection (170kW/300Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (85kW/180Nm), 2.2L multi-point injection (125kW/210Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (141kW/245Nm) and 3.2L multi-point injection (252kW/365Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2004 3 Series is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    60.28 - 116.04 kW/t
    60.28 kW/t
    165.14 kW/t
    Boot Space
    310 - 440 litres
    310 litres
    470 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7 - 10 L/100km
    6.6 L/100km
    13.5 L/100km
    Price
    $40,350 - $95,800
    $40,350
    $159,900
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 - 5 years
    4 years
    3 years

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    2004 BMW 3 Series Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$48,400
    2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$51,000
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$96,300
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$97,400
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$49,950
    2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$52,550
    3L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$98,900
    3L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$100,000
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$109,000
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$110,500
    3L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$111,600
    3L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$113,100
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$41,750
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$40,350
    1.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$43,869
    1.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$42,469
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$65,900
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$67,000
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$68,500
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$69,600
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$80,900
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$77,500
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$102,800
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$99,800
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$114,500
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$116,000
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$92,400
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$95,000
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$99,000
    2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$47,400
    2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$45,800
    2L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$49,519
    2L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$47,919
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$74,000
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$75,100
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$76,600
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$77,700
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$64,500
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$67,100
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$65,900
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$63,200
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$68,500
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$65,800

    Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$54,500
    2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$57,100
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$62,700
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$65,300
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$69,200
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$71,800
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$71,600
    3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$92,200
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,450
    2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$59,050
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$65,400
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$68,000
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$72,000
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$74,600
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$74,400
    3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$95,800
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$69,500
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$99,900
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$72,100
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$80,200
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$80,000
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$77,600
    3L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$102,500
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$102,300
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$61,850
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$64,450
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$64,250

    Executive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$89,800
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$66,800
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$69,400
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$60,300
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$62,900
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$52,100
    2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$54,700
    3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$93,300
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$69,500
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$72,100
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$62,900
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$65,500
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$53,950
    2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD$56,550

    M3

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$142,000
    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$143,100
    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$158,000
    3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$159,500
    *excl. on-roads

    All BMW 3 Series Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$163,700$186,100
    2024$161,300$177,800
    2023$158,800$249,900
    2022$144,900$169,500
    2021$144,900$160,900
    *excl. on-roads
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    2004 BMW 3 Series Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Digital Cassette Mini Disc
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: E46
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.55
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights In Footwell
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
      • Front Tv Entertainment Display Screen
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 440
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 975
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1382
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1437
      • Front Track (mm): 1471
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.6
      • Overall Height (mm): 1415
      • Overall Length (mm): 4471
      • Overall Width (mm): 1739
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 952
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1376
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1437
      • Rear Track (mm): 1483
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10500
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2725
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84
      • Compression Ratio: 10.2
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1995
      • Engine Code: N42b20 Vvt Eu4
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 63
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Other
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 218
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 135
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 143
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 105
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 680
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1820
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1320
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Sport

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Visibility
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245
    Removes from Base:
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Other
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Executive

    Adds to Sport:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Boot Location: Boot
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 116.04
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Engine
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2979
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 89.6
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 247
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 153
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 170
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 730
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1965
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from Sport:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.55
    • Convenience
      • Courtesy Lights In Footwell
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Engine
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1995
      • Engine Code: N42b20 Vvt Eu4
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 218
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 135
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 143
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 105
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 680
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1820
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1320
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 245

    M3

    Adds to Executive:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Diversity
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 165.25
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Navigational Systems Data Feed: Dvd
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 410
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
      • Front Headroom (mm): 953
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1447
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1384
      • Front Track (mm): 1508
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.5
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.7
      • Overall Height (mm): 1383
      • Overall Length (mm): 4492
      • Overall Width (mm): 1780
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 926
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1402
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1338
      • Rear Track (mm): 1525
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2731
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87
      • Compression Ratio: 11.5
      • Engine (l): 3.2
      • Engine (cc): 3246
      • Engine Code: S54
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Stroke Engine: 91
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 343
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 252
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 365
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4900
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Suede
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Transmission
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • Visibility
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2000
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1525
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
    Removes from Executive:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: E46
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 116.04
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 440
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
      • Front Headroom (mm): 975
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1382
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1437
      • Front Track (mm): 1471
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.6
      • Overall Height (mm): 1415
      • Overall Length (mm): 4471
      • Overall Width (mm): 1739
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 952
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1376
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1437
      • Rear Track (mm): 1483
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10500
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2725
    • Doors
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84
      • Compression Ratio: 10.2
      • Engine (l): 3
      • Engine (cc): 2979
      • Stroke Engine: 89.6
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Beige
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Sunroof
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 14
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 247
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 153
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 231
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 170
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Storage
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 730
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1965
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1465
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
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    2004 BMW 3 Series Dimensions

    1415mm
    1739mm
    4471mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2004 BMW 3 Series Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20201400Kg1700Kg
    20191400Kg1700Kg
    20181400Kg1700Kg
    20171400Kg1700Kg
    20161400Kg1700Kg
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    2004 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 Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10L 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 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.4 L/100km
    2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.3 L/100km
    3L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    3L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.0 L/100km
    1.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    1.8L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.8 L/100km
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.4 L/100km
    2L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.3 L/100km
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 3-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.0 L/100km
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.0 L/100km
    See all BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    2004 BMW 3 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 3 Series?

    The BMW 3 Series offers a 2 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 Base that starts from $40,350.

    The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 that starts from $159,500.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: Executive, Sport and Base.

    The largest BMW 3 Series is the M3 which measures 1780mm wide, 4492mm in length and sits 1383mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 which has 252kW of power from its 3.2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The BMW 3 Series may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M3 which weighs 2100 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 3 Series uses Premium Unleaded.

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