2016 BMW 3 Series price and specification announced

The revised 2016 BMW 3 Series sedan and wagon range has launched in Australia. Highlighted by the return of the 318i Sedan and revised naming designations, the line-up starts from $54,900 plus on-road costs for the first ever three-cylinder BMW 3 Series.

The new 318i, which replaces the previous 316i, is powered by a new three-cylinder 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 100kW and 220Nm.

Four-cylinder petrol engine now has higher output yet lower fuel consumption. While the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine fitted in the 320i continues to develop 135kW/270Nm, the unit in the 330i, which replaces the 328i, gains another 5kW to produce 185kW, with torque remaining at 350Nm.

The new BMW 3 Series also sees the world debut of the 340i Sedan, which replaces the previous 335i. The 340i is the first model in the entire BMW line-up to be powered by the all-new six-cylinder engine from the new modular BMW EfficientDynamics engine family.

The new range topping 340i develops 240kW, a 15 kW improvement over the previous model, while peak torque remains unchanged at 450Nm. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, the 340i launches from 0 – 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds.

2016 BMW 3 Series Australian pricing (excluding on-roads) and standard features

BMW 318i Sedan $54,900

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Eight-speed automatic transmission
• Sport Line
• Rear
• View Camera
• Head-Up Display
• Lane Change Warning
• Driving Assistant
• Surround View with Top View and Side View
• Navigation System, Business
• Sensatec Upholstery
• LED Headlights
• ConnectedDrive Lifestyle
• Real Time Traffic Information

BMW 320i Sedan $61,900
BMW 320i Touring $65,300
BMW 320d Sedan $63,800

Net specification over 318i

• Eight-speed sport automatic transmission
• Lights

Package

• Electric front seat adjustment with memory function on driver seat
• Adaptive M Suspension
• DAB+ Digital Radio

BMW 330i Sedan $69,900
BMW 330i Touring $73,300

Net specification over 320i/d

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Luxury Line
• Navigation System, Professional
• Leather Upholstery
• Comfort Access

BMW 340i Sedan $89,900

• M Sport Package
• Electric roller sunblinds for rear window
• Roller sunblinds for rear side windows
• Harman / Kardon Surround Sound System
• Extended Smartphone Connectivity
• Lumbar Support
• Variable Sport Steering
• BMW Individual instrument panel finished in leather
• Heated front seats
• Adaptive LED Headlights
• LED Fog Lights
• Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go function
• Parking Assistant
• Concierge Services
• Internet
• High Beam Assistant