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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 Luxury 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 July of 2015.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/380Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo multi-point injection (135kW/270Nm) 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.

    2015 BMW 3 Series Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2015 BMW 3 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 3 Series

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.3
      • Headroom Front: 1023
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 957
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1451
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 57.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1458
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1400
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1400
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Split Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Modern Line

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
      • In-dash Dvd
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Range (km): 4.00
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 210
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 8.8
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 306
      • Maximum Power Kw: 225
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 400
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5800
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1200
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from Base:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather

    Sport Line

    Adds to Modern Line:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    Removes from Modern Line:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss

    Luxury Line

    Adds to Sport Line:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    Removes from Sport Line:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black

    M Sport

    Adds to Luxury Line:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    Removes from Luxury Line:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook

    High-Line Luxury Line

    Adds to M Sport:
    • Anti collision system
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 15
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    Removes from M Sport:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Seat Belts
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Suspension
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Thigh Support Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    High-Line Modern Line

    Adds to High-Line Luxury Line:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    Removes from High-Line Luxury Line:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook

    High-Line M Sport

    Adds to High-Line Modern Line:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from High-Line Modern Line:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather

    High-Line Sport Line

    Adds to High-Line M Sport:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    Removes from High-Line M Sport:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
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    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 Luxury Line 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 High-Line Sport Line 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 Luxury 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: Luxury Line, M Sport, Modern Line, Sport Line, High-Line Luxury Line, High-Line M Sport, High-Line Modern 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 Luxury Line 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 Luxury Line 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.