2015 BMW 3 Series 20d Gran Turismo (modern) Pricing and Spec
From
$27,500
excl. on-roads
Overview
The 2015 Bmw 3 20d GRAN TURISMO (MODERN) is a rear wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 9th January 2014 classified as a F34 MY15. The Bmw 3 is regarded as a medium built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $27,500.
The Bmw 3 is a rear wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 380 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a 8 Speed Automatic. BMW claims the 3 Series 20d GRAN TURISMO (MODERN) uses 5.0L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 131g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1200km per full tank.
The Bmw 3 measures 1508mm (59.4 inches) in height, 4824mm (189.9 inches) in length, 1828mm (72.0 inches) in width with a 2920mm (115.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1650kg (3637.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series 20d GRAN TURISMO (MODERN) comes standard with 225/50 R18 front tyres and 225/50 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2015 Bmw 3 20d GRAN TURISMO (MODERN) has a 165mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 745kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.077.
The Bmw 3 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBA3Y320%0DZ26312.
Pros
- Functional, high-tech interior
- Balance of comfort and handling
- Smooth, punchy engine
Cons
- Radar cruise control optional on entry-level
- Four-cylinder engine lacks the character of a BMW six
- Three-year warranty isn't good enough
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1995 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 135kW |
| Power RPM | 4000 |
| Torque | 380Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 |
| Bore Stroke | 84x90 |
| Compression Ratio | 16.50 |
| Transmission | 8 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.077 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 5.9 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.4 |
| Tank Size (L) | 60 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 131 |
| CO2 Urban | 156 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 116 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/50 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/50 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1508 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4824 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1828 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 165 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2920 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.5 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1650 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2145 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1600 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 745 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBA3Y320%0DZ26312 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2015 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 5 |