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