Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -32 City / 30 -45 HWY
Horsepower
180 -335
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Emily T
Long lasting and durable vehicle
I have a diesel all wheel drive car. It is small and easy to drive car but has the ability to go well in winter weather and 4 wheel drive situations
accountCircle Donna H
My BMW is the "Ultimate Driving Machine"! It's an expression of my personality.
I love my BMW!! It is diesel and gets great mileage!
accountCircle Michelle K
Best entry level luxury car for the price. Great customer service at the dealership.
Love the style and beautiful interior. I like the smooth ride and driving on the highway. I am not looking forward to paying maintenance costs.
accountCircle Linh T
BMW 3 series sedan review.
One notable thing about BMW vehicles are its silent engines. When you start it up, it does not make a roaring noise. Its comfort is also outstanding; it is not uncomfortable to ride in at all, and even my cousin who is often carsick finds herself enjoying the ride. Not to mention, the sleek design makes it look lavish on the road with a smaller rear end.
accountCircle JJ N
Ride in luxury. Do not just drive the car cruise with comfort.
It is be very dependable. I get regular maintenance on the vehicle. However, I have to put air in tires often. The comfort is amazing. I am able to adjust the seats any which way. The a.C works amazing with tons of settings. I love the backup camera. The built in seat warmers work great. I love the different setting for driving. My favorite it is sports and comfort mode. I love the radio dial between the drivers and passengers seat.
accountCircle Christopher D
My favorite part of the vehicle is the sport / normal / eco drive function.
Very reliable, comfortable car. Can fit 5 people with ease. I like the features BMW offers such as the Wifi in car feature, the wireless charging, and Bluetooth. Oil changes and gas kind of often. Gas costs 40 to fill up the tank. Comfort wise is normal, no complaints. It is fast and when out in sport, it is a fun drive. Ecosport is useful in conserving gas but it is slower.
accountCircle Ryan H
My BMW and the comfort and affordability of it.
I have no Problems right now except brakes and transmission but I can have that fixed easily. My performance is great on this vehicle and very powerful when passing another vehicle. The reliability of my vehicle is perfect in every way and I'm very happy with the power it has. Almost other things my vehicles has a seat warmer and on cold or not so cold days it's feels good when I sit on warm seat.
accountCircle rachel s
It's expensive to fix if any body damage happens! And the sound system is a bit lacking
Love the 4 wheel drive, i can get through anything. In addition, the navigation system is very user friendly. I like the different options of eco/comfort/sport and how they are actually different from each other

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Justen K
Why not to buy a BMW 3 series.
Rotors do not last very long and this particular year has a lot of recall items. It is expensive and a very high maintenance vehicle. Very limited on how many people can work on the vehicle. Only pros, it has really good fuel mileage, comfortable, but small. Has a large cargo trunk area.
accountCircle Nashat I
The color of the car is so beautiful, I am fascinated this time.
Performance so good. Speed level josh. Color quality natural. Set so good. No servicing car. Fuel performance mindful.The cars are giving me a lot of benefits and I am having a lot of fun driving and I am the so happy. I want to drive this car for a long time the color of the car is so beautiful, I am fascinated this time.
accountCircle Bill E
The color of the vehicle was a sleek blue.
Overall it was a very good vehicle. It was a bit pricey but worth every penny. For any potential customers I ask that you go into the shop and have them tell you about the car. Also do some research online. It helps to check out other dealerships to for more information.
accountCircle Diana K
2015 BMW 328i xDrive review from a mom.
It drives well but I think I prefer an SUV. It is ok and feels kind of generic. I like a little more luxury even though it handles very well. I wish it had Sirius radio and GPS. I thought it did when I bought it. I like the safety features and think that s is a safe vehicle.
accountCircle Sarah K
Not my favorite. Would not repurchase due to finishing on interior.
The interior finishing is falling apart rapidly and increasing every day. The vinyl or whatever it is that covers the plastic on the door is starting to peel and chip almost melt away. The sun and physical wear make it worse. Definitely wouldn't repurchase this vehicle again.
accountCircle DEENA H
It's not worth the money I guess all your paying for is the emblem.
I don't like that it doesn't have a spare tire the runabouts do leave you stranded, the headlights are difficult to change for a luxury car the screens are so little ridiculous it doesn't come with free map services there is no ac for the back seat.. There's no place to put your cell phone or keep your change.
accountCircle Max C
It's quick and handles well. Comfortable interior, too.
It's a little small and underpowered. I do like the handling very much.
accountCircle Isaiah T
My cars does do well when it comes to gas and miles.
Often have leaking and only 3 out of 4 windows currently work at this moment, also I notice the air conditioner starting not to work.

BMW 3 Series Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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320i
180 HP 27-28 MPG 5 Seats
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320i xDrive
180 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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328i
240 HP 26-27 MPG 5 Seats
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328d
180 HP 37 MPG 5 Seats
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328i xDrive
240 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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328d xDrive
180 HP 35 MPG 5 Seats
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335i
300 HP 24-25 MPG 5 Seats
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335i xDrive
300 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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ActiveHybrid 3
335 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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2015 BMW 3 Series Owner Reviews

4.65
332 Reviews
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5 stars 71%
4 stars 23%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Quinn L on June 21, 2021
Sport mode is super fun to drive in.
I think that is car is the greatest and most fun car to drive at an affordable price. It's very reliable and gets really good gas mileage. It currently has 50,000 miles on it and I have yet to see any errors or problems hindering its performance. And yes, it is very comfortable.
accountCircle Bettencourt J on June 19, 2021
It is intelligent because it can shuffle power between the wheels.
It is good looking. It has a great build quality and engineering. It has more interior space, greater refinement and a lot more technology on board. Besides its own predecessor, the current 3 series offers the most complete package of performance, comfort and practicality.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Jhailyn P.

This vehicle is very attractive inside and out. Beautiful interior and exterior, super sleek, smooth drive, many features. The 'intelligent' features make driving a more pleasurable experience. Definitely a car to show off.

likeFilled Kary W.

The vehicle has easy to use technology systems. It is a very comfortable, smooth riding vehicle with lots of power. Plenty of room for passengers and trunk space for hauling other items. The heated seats are especially nice.

likeFilled Hannah W.

The vehicle drives amazing very smooth and easy to drive. The vehicle is great on gas it takes about 35 dollars to get a full tank. The safety features on the vehicle are amazing. I have never feared my safety in the car.

likeFilled Wayne K.

My BMW is very safe, extremely comfortable, always reliable. Great on gas. Handling is awesome and has fast pick up. The technology is great too. Navigation, system, roadside assistance, tire pressure monitors. Rated one of the safest vehicle on the road.

likeFilled Connor G.

I liked the interior, it is comfortable. It is fast and is very shifty. The heated seats and heat in general is awesome. I like what people think of me when they see me in it. The sunroof is also a great thing to have in the summer when it is nice out.

likeFilled Luisf Q.

Drives Fast, fuel efficient, different driving modes, looks and feels great, nice trim, good engine, includes a five year warranty and free maintenance, which was a fantastic deal and selling point for me.

likeFilled Cheryl M.

Drives nice and smooth! Has 3 driving options and has excellent gas mileage! Lots of luxuries for driver and passengers like heated seats and individual heat control. The backup camera is a definite plus! Stopped great during an emergency when braking for a deer! The brakes did not lock up they quickly stopped the car.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Jhailyn P.

Apart from this vehicle being very beautiful. It is not the most practical vehicle there is. The maintenance on this vehicle is quite expensive and the upkeep can be costly. An oil change can be an average of 3 times more than that of your average car.

dislikeFilled Kary W.

It does sit very low to the ground. This model does not have the feature that when the doors lock it beeps. So you are always making sure the doors locked. There are no side door cup holders. There is a molded pocket but does not work for holding cups.

dislikeFilled Hannah W.

The vehicle is a little bit on the expensive side because it is such a nice car. It is also an expensive car when it comes out to maintenance because the quality on the hardware. Not to mention all kinds of fees that maintenance requires to fix the vehicle.

dislikeFilled Wayne K.

It has a higher price tag but keeps its value. Mid grade gas is more expensive and parts and repairs can be costly out of warranty. Low to the ground and can be difficult for an older person or someone that has leg problems to get in and out of.

dislikeFilled Connor G.

The engine is not very reliable. The gas line has failed on me several times. It is very expensive to fix everything. The inside is kind of small. Not much room for passengers to sit comfortably. The transmission is not very smooth.

dislikeFilled Luisf Q.

Maybe the price but I do not mind that much to pay extra money for premium quality products, and that applies for pretty much everything I buy, Once warranty expires I will have to pay for maintenance from my own pocket and been an European/luxury car is expensive.

dislikeFilled Cheryl M.

I wish the onboard navigation was more user friendly. Also wish it had more storage within the car for items like phones drinks chords. The sensor on the windshield wipers does not work like I thought it would. Still have to manually set the wiper speed. Do not like that the drivers memory goes to the second to last person driving instead of the last person driving. It is annoying.

Ranks #4 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2015 BMW 3 Series has an average owner rating of 4.67 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2015 BMW 3 Series has a combined MPG of 45 which ranks it #2 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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85 MPG
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43 MPG

Is The 2015 BMW 3 Series A Good Car?

Yes. It is reliable and hardly ever has any issues, the interior is fantastic and the controls are very easy to get used to.
Stevie E.
Yes. It is gas efficient and it accelerates quickly. Spacious on the inside and the trunk. The vehicle handles curves and the highway really well.
Cynthia A.
I really like the look and feel of this car. It drives fast and smooth. The cons are that it is very small. Do not even try to put a booster seat in there. The seatbelt will be under the booster and... Read More
Sara S.
I think this vehicle is amazing. It’s classy and the engine packs a punch. The handling and suspension are great and it ranges from economy to sport mode.
Jennifer W.
Yes rides very well safely quality car with great warranty. Love the BMW dealer great price car. Family and friends love it as well.
Angela B.
Yes, a very good one. Just like any care it gives you problems here in there but overall it's pretty nice. Especially the seats.
Benjamin M.
Yes, very fast and good value, nice interior and exterior, powerful engine, good body frame and molds, luxury feel of car driving
Carlos A.

How Reliable Is The 2015 BMW 3 Series?

There have been a few electrical problems with the lights, but I am always warned right away from my dashboard.
Stevie E.
The 320 is reliable. I haven't had any problems. The car is classy, dependable and provides good gas mileage.
Cynthia A.
I haven't had any major mechanical problems with the car. There has been a few minor issues. The seat belt locking mechanism light came on and I had to take it in, they said it was just a fuse that... Read More
Sara S.
The only complaint that I have is that I had a small leak during winter in the antenna area. However the dealership corrected this issue.
Megan V.
Yes its reliable and very safe drives well and smooth,. and has no problems or issues. Love BMW quality cars.
Kayla H.
Yes,it takes a lot of gas which is very expensive. And it needs a oil change a little more often than what i'll like.
Emma R.
Very good so far, just need little maintenance and care to run smooth after times, would be much better if manufacturer covers more care minimum to perform at its best
Jessica M.

Is The 2015 BMW 3 Series A Good Value?

Mine was about 20,000 when I bought it. I got a really good deal, with led headlights sports package and other features.
Stevie E.
About $25,000. I believe it is a good value for a BMW. It is a luxury car. A new one could cost $30,000 and above.
Cynthia A.
It lost its value really fast. I feel like faster than average. We also purchased the extra warranty that they get you to buy which added to our cost.
Sara S.
I bought the cart certified used for 16,000 and I think it’s worth the value given that it’s under warranty still. I also added a maintenance package.
Gen R.
Love 3 series priced well but not great. Value is priced ok. It is little expensive,. It costs 45 thousand dollars.
Lindsey T.
I don't really recall how much did it cost but yes it was a good value from what I remember at least
Teresita N.

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Safety & Reliability

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