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Curb Weight | 4010 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 41.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 6.5 inches | ||
Overall Length | 190.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.2 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 18.4 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 40.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 115.0 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 80.6 inches |
Adaptive Headlights | Available | ||
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Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
Fog Lights | Available | ||
HID Headlights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Panorama Moon Roof | Available | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available |
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 30 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
8 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Parking Assist System | Available |
Horsepower | 300 @ 5800 RPM | ||
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Torque | 300 @ 1300 rpm | ||
Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 5.1 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
If you want a practical luxury sport sedan that delivers on driving involvement regardless of the model you pick, then the 2015 BMW 3 Series should be at the top of your list. While there are alternatives from Lexus, Audi and Mercedes-Benz, none are as coveted by enthusiasts.
While the BMW 3 Series offers a lot, the familiar design and high price can be off-putting. The 2015 Lexus IS offers polarizing style, and the 2015 Cadillac ATS is a surprisingly fun and less expensive alternative. Of course, there’s always the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
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| Price | $11,400 | $9,950 | $10,050 | $10,050 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 30/Comb 24 MPG | City 50/Hwy 45/Comb 47 MPG | City 25/Hwy 38/Comb 29 MPG | City 23/Hwy 36/Comb 27 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 300 @ 5800 RPM | 196 @ 6200 RPM | 170 @ 6200 RPM | 184 @ 6250 RPM | |
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid VTEC 2.0L | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 1.8T | 4-Cyl, MultiAir PZEV 2.4L | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |