2015 BMW 3 Series 20i Gran Turismo (modern) Pricing and Spec
From
$29,500
excl. on-roads
Overview
The 2015 Bmw 3 20i GRAN TURISMO (MODERN) is a rear wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd January 2015 classified as a F34 MY15 UPGRADE. The Bmw 3 is regarded as a medium built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $29,500.
The Bmw 3 is a rear wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via a 8 Speed Automatic. BMW claims the 3 Series 20i GRAN TURISMO (MODERN) uses 6.2L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 145g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 968km 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 1540kg (3395.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series 20i 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 20i GRAN TURISMO (MODERN) has a 165mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 695kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.154.
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 WBA3X120%0DZ68312.
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 | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1997 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 135kW |
| Power RPM | 5000 |
| Torque | 270Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 |
| Bore Stroke | 84x90.1 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.00 |
| Transmission | 8 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.154 |
| 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) | 6.2 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 60 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 145 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| 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) | 1540 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2110 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1500 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 695 |
| 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 | WBA3X120%0DZ68312 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2017 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |