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    2015 BMW 3 Series

    Used from

    $52,800 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.5 - 7.9 L / 100km

    About the BMW 3 Series

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2015 BMW 3 Series is a Medium Luxury offered in 4D sedan, 5D station wagon and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $52,800 for the High-line Modern Line variant and topping out at $105,200 for the M Sport.

    There are 9 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2015.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/380Nm), 2.0L turbo multi-point injection (180kW/350Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (100kW/220Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2015 3 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See BMW 3 Series models from other years

    2015 BMW 3 Series Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2015 BMW 3 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 3 Series

    HIGH-LINE MODERN LINE

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 15
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Compressor
      • Compressor: Turbo
    • Computer
      • Average Fuel Consumption
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Disc brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
      • Number Of: 4
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat belts
      • Pre-tensioners
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key

    HIGH-LINE SPORT LINE

    Adds to HIGH-LINE MODERN LINE:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
    Removes from HIGH-LINE MODERN LINE:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss

    HIGH-LINE LUXURY LINE

    Adds to HIGH-LINE SPORT LINE:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    Removes from HIGH-LINE SPORT LINE:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black

    Base

    Adds to HIGH-LINE LUXURY LINE:
    • Disc brakes
      • Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    Removes from HIGH-LINE LUXURY LINE:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 15
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key

    SPORT LINE

    Adds to Base:
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    Removes from Base:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look

    LUXURY LINE

    Adds to SPORT LINE:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    Removes from SPORT LINE:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black

    MODERN LINE

    Adds to LUXURY LINE:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
    Removes from LUXURY LINE:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook

    HIGH-LINE M SPORT

    Adds to MODERN LINE:
    • Anti collision system
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 15
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    Removes from MODERN LINE:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote

    M SPORT

    Adds to HIGH-LINE M SPORT:
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    Removes from HIGH-LINE M SPORT:
    • Anti collision system
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 15
    See all 2015 BMW 3 Series Specs

    2015 BMW 3 Series Dimensions

    1429mm
    1811mm
    4624mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2015 BMW 3 Series Dimensions

    2015 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 13 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the M SPORT with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M SPORT with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW 3 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy

    2015 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.

    BMW 3 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the HIGH-LINE MODERN LINE that starts from $52,800.

    The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M SPORT that starts from $105,200.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1700 kg offered by the following variants: M SPORT, LUXURY LINE, HIGH-LINE M SPORT, HIGH-LINE MODERN LINE, SPORT LINE, MODERN LINE, HIGH-LINE LUXURY LINE and HIGH-LINE SPORT LINE.

    The largest BMW 3 Series is the M SPORT which measures 1828mm wide, 4824mm in length and sits 1508mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the HIGH-LINE M SPORT which has 250kW 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 HIGH-LINE M SPORT which weighs 2185 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.