About the BMW 3 Series
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new BMW 3 Series is a sports car offered in 2D Sedan, 4D Sedan, 4D Convertible, 5D Convertible, 2D Convertible, 4D Station Wagon, 5D Station Wagon and 2D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $56,100 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Lifestyle variant and topping out at $180,653 for the M3.
There are 12 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2009.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/320Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/520Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm) and 4.0L multi-point injection (309kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2012 3 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2012 BMW 3 Series Price
Lifestyle
Edition Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $59,600 |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $59,600 |
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $63,399 |
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $63,399 |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $63,201 |
Sport Line
Exclusive
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $71,901 |
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $71,901 |
3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $90,799 |
Modern Line
Luxury Line
Base
M Sport Plus
M Sport
M3 Pure Edition
Configuration | Price From* |
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4.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $139,002 |
4.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $131,701 |
4.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $152,302 |
4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $145,000 |
M3 Pure Edition Ii
Configuration | Price From* |
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4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $145,000 |
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2012 BMW 3 Series Specs
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2012 BMW 3 Series Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
There are 24 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 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.5L of Diesel 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 4.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 12.7L 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 |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.6 L/100km |
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Station Wagon, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km |
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.3 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.3 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km |
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
2012 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 Lifestyle that starts from $56,100.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 that starts from $180,653.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Exclusive, Base, M Sport Plus and M Sport.
The largest BMW 3 Series is the M3 Pure Edition which measures 1817mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1447mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 Pure Edition which has 309kW of power from its 4.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.
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The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M3 which weighs 2280 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.