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The 2022 BMW 3 Series is a medium Car. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $79,300 for the M Sport variant and topping out at $188,300 for the M3 Competition variant.
There are 3 variants of the 3 Series available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2019.
The 2022 3 Series was offered with a 5 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the BMW 3 Series include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (135kW/300Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (140kW/400Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (215kW/420Nm), 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder turbo (285kW/500Nm) and 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder turbo (375kW/650Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. Both rear-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

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The BMW 3 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being M Sport and the most expensive being M3 Competition.
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2023
$89,900
2025
$139,400
2024
$193,200
2023
$268,900
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,709 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,827 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,068 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,851 mm |
| Load Capacity | 515 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our BMW 3 Series Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2022 BMW 3 Series
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the M Sport variant that starts from $79,300.
See all BMW 3 Series PricingThe most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition variant that starts from $188,300.
See all BMW 3 Series PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: M Sport.
See all BMW 3 Series towing capacityThe largest BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition variant which measures 1903mm wide, 4794mm in length and sits 1437mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the M3 Competition variant which has 375kW of power and 650nm of torque.
The BMW 3 Series is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M Sport variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2295 kg.
The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Diesel or Electric.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.