The 2015 BMW 3-Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a platform that made its debut with the 2012 model. 2015 BMW 3 Series price range, seller's blue book values, buyer's price, listings near you, consumer reviews, and more.
Vehicle Type Solid real-world fuel efficiency, pleasing handling and steering, pleasing performance, a high-class feel to the cabin, and great overall design. Luxury Compact Sedan / Wagon History/Description The BMW 3 Series is one of the most popular luxury vehicles on the planet, and a total re-vamp for model year 2012 launched the F30 generation of this long-lived machine, complete with tweaked dimensions, new styling, a wider track, a bigger and more usable rear seat, and expanded cabin accommodations. Despite being a larger car than its predecessor, there was virtually no weight penalty, helping the model deliver on its perpetual promise of highly efficient performance.
Look for this generation in available Sedan, Touring (wagon), or GT model variants, noting that other two-door versions were split from the lineup and started their own “” designation, which carries on today. Feature content included all must-haves, including semi-autonomous safety systems, navigation, wood trim, full multimedia connectivity, climate-controlled leather, push-button start, premium stereo provisions, iDrive, a head-up display, and more. Engines The F30’s all-turbocharged engine range included a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder with 240 hp in the 328i, or a 3.0L straight-six turbo engine with 300 hp in the 335i. The 328d got a turbodiesel four-cylinder engine, and more recently available 340i models got a turbo straight-six engine, with power boosted to 320 ponies.
A 320i model was also available, with a 181 hp turbo four-cylinder. Finally, the F30 3 Series was also available as an ActiveHybrid model, with 335 hp from a hybrid-assisted six-cylinder driveline. Transmission choices included an eight-speed automatic with paddle shift, or a six-speed manual; models designated with xDrive include BMW’s fully automatic all-wheel drive (AWD) system.