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    2021 BMW 3 Series

    New from

    $144,900 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.6 - 10.1 L / 100km

    About the BMW 3 Series

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $144,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the M3 variant and topping out at $160,900 for the M3 Competition.

    There are 2 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2020.

    The BMW 3 Series is only available with an null motor that produces 375kW and 650Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2021 3 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    198.31 - 207.76 kW/t
    72.61 kW/t
    253.58 kW/t
    Boot Space
    480 litres
    442 litres
    804 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.6 - 10.1 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    10.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    584 - 615 km
    573 km
    1,294 km
    Price
    $144,900 - $160,900
    $55,900
    $160,900
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    80,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 - 5 years
    4 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,210 - 2,260 kg
    1,950 kg
    2,720 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    120 mm
    104 mm
    173 mm

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    2021 BMW 3 Series Specs

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    M3

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 16
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • Speaker Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Speaker Subwoofer
      • System Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
    • Body exterior
      • Black Trim Around Side Windows
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Clar
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Disc Brakes Painted Calipers
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 198.31
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Suspension
      • Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Media Control Touch Pad
      • Media Control Touch Screen
      • Media Control Wheel
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Android Wireless Connection
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Wireless Connection
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info Months Of Subscription: 36
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Over Air Updates Type: Os Version
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Cooling
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Heating
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Internet
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Phone
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Timer
      • Remote Services Beep Flash
      • Remote Services Find My Car
      • Remote Services Location Sharing
      • Remote Services Number Of Months Subscription Included: 36
      • Remote Services Remote Lock Unlock
      • Remote Services Send Destination To Car
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Telematics Breakdown Assistance
      • Telematics Concierge Number Of Months Inc: 36
      • Telematics Concierge Service
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Telematics Tracker System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
      • Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 480
      • External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 81.4
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.0
      • Front Track (mm): 1617
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 120
      • Overall Height (mm): 1437
      • Overall Length (mm): 4794
      • Overall Width (mm): 1903
      • Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2068
      • Rear Track (mm): 1605
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12200
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2857
    • 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: 84.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 231
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Energy Recuperation Engine
      • Engine (l): 3.0
      • Engine (cc): 2993
      • Engine Code: S58b30o0
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 90.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 59
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: Windscreen
      • Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure Reading
      • Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Active High Beam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Laser
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 584
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 480
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 353
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 550
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2650
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 5
      • Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
      • Overtaking Sensor Includes Collision Avoidance
      • Overtaking Sensor Steering Vibration
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Variable Rack
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Carbon & Leather
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
      • Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
      • 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
      • Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Electronic
      • Transmission Code: Ls58
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2210
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1780
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3924
      • Kerb Weight Includes Driver
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1780
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1743
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 99
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone

    M3 Competition

    Adds to M3:
    • Body exterior
      • Black Trim On Exhaust Pipe
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 207.76
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 221
      • Engine Code: S58b30t0
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 615
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 3.9
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 510
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 375
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 650
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2750
    • Safety
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Autonomous Drive Traffic Sign Response
      • Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: M8hp76
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1805
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3979
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1805
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1768
    Removes from M3:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 198.31
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 231
      • Engine Code: S58b30o0
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 584
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 9.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 480
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 353
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 550
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2650
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Code: Ls58
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (kg): 1780
      • Kerb Weight Inc Driver (lb): 3924
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1780
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1743
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    2021 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    BMW 3 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded10.1 L/100km
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    2021 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 M3 that starts from $144,900.

    The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition that starts from $160,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is null kg offered by the following variants: M3 and M3 Competition.

    The largest BMW 3 Series is the M3 which measures 1903mm wide, 4794mm in length and sits 1437mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition which has 375kW 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 M3 Competition which weighs 2260 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 3 Series uses Premium Unleaded.