About the BMW 3 Series
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D Coupe, 2D Coupe, 2D Convertible and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $49,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $159,500 for the M3.
There are 5 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia.
Engine options include 3L multi-point injection (190kW/300Nm), 2L multi-point injection (110kW/200Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 2.2L multi-point injection (125kW/210Nm) and 3.2L multi-point injection (252kW/365Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2005 3 Series is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2005 BMW 3 Series Price
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Configuration | Price From* |
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2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $54,600 |
2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $57,200 |
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2005 BMW 3 Series Specs
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2005 BMW 3 Series Dimensions
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2005 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
There are 11 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M3 with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.2L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.1L 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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2L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
2L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
2005 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 $49,900.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 that starts from $159,500.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is offered by the Base which can tow 1800 kg
The largest BMW 3 Series is the Base which measures 1817mm wide, 4520mm in length and sits 1421mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 which has 252kW of power from its 3.2L Multi-Point Injection engine.
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The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M3 which weighs 2090 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series uses Premium Unleaded.