THE ENHANCED BMW 3 SERIES SEDAN and Touring (which the rest of the world calls “wagons”) will arrive in Australia at the end of this year with an increased level of specification and, in welcome news to many, a sharper entry price.
The 3 Series – first launched in 1975 – is the core of the BMW brand and a benchmark for sporting prowess in the mid-size luxury sedan segment.
It has also earned numerous awards across the world in recognition of its broad range of abilities, including in Australia, where it has achieved multiple Car of the Year victories.
The success of the 3 Series is reflected in its strong sales volumes. More than 20 million examples of the BMW 3 Series have been sold around the world to date, with the current, seventh model generation now accounting for almost three million of these alone.
Registrations of the BMW 3 Series in Australia were up seven percent to the end of May.
Pricing and specification for MY25 line-up
The BMW 3 Series line-up will continue as before, with the 330i powertrain offered across the Sedan and Touring variants and the M340i xDrive remaining exclusive to the Sedan.
A fresh package of updates has been applied across the board, taking the visual appeal and digital capability of the 3 Series to new levels.
The new 330i Sedan is now priced at $89,900 (plus on road costs) – a reduction on the previous model – but with a higher level of specification.
Details of its standard equipment offering is listed below, with new elements asterisked:
- 19-inch M light alloy wheels
- 8-speed Steptronic transmission
- Adaptive M suspension
- Ambient light
- Anthracite headliner
- Automatic operation of tailgate
- Comfort Access system with BMW Digital Key
- Connected Package Professional
- DAB+ tuner
- Driving Assistant Professional
- Galvanic embellishers
- Glass sunroof, electric*
- HiFi loudspeaker system
- High beam assistant
- Leather ‘Vernasca’ upholstery
- Live Cockpit Professional
- Lumbar support, front
- Luxury instrument panel
- M leather steering wheel
- M Shadowline with extended contents*
- M Sport Brake, Blue
- M Sport Package
- M Sport Seats or Sport Seats
- Parking Assistant Plus
- Personal eSim
- Seat adjustment, electric
- Seat heating, front*
- Steering wheel heating*
- Wireless smartphone charging
The new M340i xDrive Sedan carries all the above elements, and adds the following, with new items asterisked:
- Adaptive LED headlights
- Glass application ‘CraftedClarity’ for interior elements*
- harmon/kardon surround sound system
- M rear spoiler
- Tyre pressure monitor*
- Tyre repair kit
The 330i Touring mirrors the base specification of the 330i Sedan but adds the luggage compartment package.
Equipment program
The BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring will be available with an array of additional equipment solutions for customers to personalise their vehicle. Details are listed below:
| Enhancement Package | ||
| 330i Sedan | 330i Touring | |
| Metallic paintwork |
$4500 |
$4500 |
| Tyre pressure monitor | ||
| Glass application, ‘CraftedClarity’ | ||
| Adaptive LED headlights | ||
| harmon/kardon sound system | ||
| M Sport Pro | ||
| 330i/M340i | 330i Touring | |
| M Sport Brakes, Red |
$1900 |
$1500 |
| M Lights Shadowline | ||
| M Seat belts | ||
| M rear spoiler, black high gloss (Sedan only) |
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Exterior finishes
Non-metallic (no cost option)
- Alpine White
Metallic ($2000 for all models)
- Black Sapphire
- Mineral White
- M Portimao Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- Skyscraper Grey
- Fire Red
BMW Individual
- Dravit Grey: $3850
- Tanzanite Blue metallic: $3850
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic: $9500
- Frozen Portimao Blue: $9500
- Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic: $9500
- Brilliant White metallic: $9500
Seat upholstery
- Leather ‘Vernasca’ Black w/contrast stitching in blue (only with M Sport seats; no cost option)
- Leather ‘Vernasca’ Oyster décor stitching (only with Sport seats; no cost option)
Interior trims
- M interior décor Fine-Brushed Aluminium (no cost option for all models)
- Ash Grey Blue, open-pored, fine-wood trim (no cost option for all models)
- M interior trim finishers ‘Carbon Fibre’ ($1200 for all models)
Alloy wheel program
- 19-inch M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 995 M Bicolour
(no cost option on all models) - 19-inch M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 995 M Jet Black (no cost option on all models)
- 19-inch BMW Individual light alloy wheels Y-spoke style 1038, Bicolour
(no cost option on all models) - 19-inch M light alloy wheels double spoke 792 M Bicolour Jet Black
(for M340i xDrive only)
2025 BMW 3 Series line-up
| Variant | Powertrain | Max. Power (kW) |
Torque (Nm) |
0-100km/h (secs) |
Price |
|
| 3 Series Sedan | 330i | 2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder inline petrol engine, RWD |
190 | 400 | 5.8 |
$89,900 |
| M340i xDrive | 3.0L M TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder inline petrol engine, xDrive |
285 | 500 | 4.4 |
$114,900 |
|
| 3 Series Touring | 330i | 2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder inline petrol engine, RWD |
190 | 400 | 6.1 |
$92,900 |
All prices are plus on road costs