2015 BMW 3 Series ActiveHybrid 3
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Photo: 2017 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan in Jet Black, front right, 2025-10-17 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW 3 Series F31 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2017 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan in Jet Black, front right, 2025-10-17 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 3 Series F31 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW F30 LCI 320i Luxury Line Glacier Silver Metallic (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 BMW M3 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 BMW 340i M Sport Shadow 3.0 Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 BMW 3 Series ActiveHybrid 3 is a 300-hp electric with an 8-speed steptronic automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $50,150 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The 3 Series measures 182.0 inches long on a 110.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $50,150 ($68,771 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $51,100 ($70,074 *) |
| Destination Charge | $950 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Inline-6 TwinPower Turbo (N55) + electric motor (335 hp / 332 lb-ft combined) |
| Horsepower | 300 hp |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V VALVETRONIC Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | High Precision Injection (direct) + Li-ion HV battery |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic automatic (hybrid) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-pivot strut |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 182 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in |
| Front Track | 60.3 in |
| Rear Track | 61.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 2015 BMW 3 Series.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.