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2009 BMW 3 Series
The new BMW 3 Series is a sports car offered in 2D Coupe, 4D Sedan, 5D Sedan, 4D Coupe, 5D Coupe, 4D Convertible and 2D Convertible body styles. Available in Australia from $54,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $183,442 for the.
Engine options include 4.0L multi-point injection (309kW/400Nm), 2L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/350Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (140kW/230Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (130kW/350Nm), 3L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/520Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/520Nm), 3L turbo multi-point injection (225kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo multi-point injection (225kW/400Nm), 3L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm) and 4L multi-point injection (309kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2009 3 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto, 6 or 7-speed manual, or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto, 6 or 7-speed manual, or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, or Station Wagon
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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BMW 3 Series
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Available Variants
The BMW 3 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being M3 Edition and the most expensive being M3.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,615 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,804 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,418 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm |
| Load Capacity | 500 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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BMW 3 Series
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2009 BMW 3 Series
Frequently Asked Questions
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The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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