2015 BMW 3 Series M3

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Vehicle Details

Year
2015
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Variant
M3
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
F30 LCI
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Dual-clutch
  • Manual, 6
  • 7-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
M3
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
431 hp
Power (kW)
317 kW
Torque
550 Nm (406 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
3.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.1 seconds
Displacement
2,979 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,671 mm (183.9 in)
Width
1,877 mm (73.9 in)
Height
1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,812 mm (110.7 in)
Curb weight
1,610 kg (3,549 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 - 7,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,850 - 5,500 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
84 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke
89.6 mm (3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
10.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Twin-scroll
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Air Filter
20,000 km (12,427 mi)
Fuel Filter
60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
10,000 km / 1 years
Accessory Belt
120,000 km (74,565 mi)

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic Dual-clutch
  • Manual, 6
  • 7-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Colour
Blue
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Brake Caliper Colour
Yellow
Optional

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Yes

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
60 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
11.1 – 12 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.7 – 6.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
8.3 – 8.8 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
194 – 204 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,037 - 2,031 mm (80.2 - 80.0 in)
Track, Front
1,579 - 1,543 mm (62.2 - 60.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,603 - 1,583 mm (63.1 - 62.3 in)
Overhang, Front
811 - 779 mm (31.9 - 30.7 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,048 - 1,044 mm (41.3 - 41.1 in)
Ground Clearance
119 mm (4.7 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,023 mm (40.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
957 mm (37.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,451 mm (57.1 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,458 mm (57.4 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,100 kg (4,630 lb)
Cargo Capacity
490 – 565 - 540 – 565 kg (1,190 – 1,246 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
  • Pull-out
  • Swing-out

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
  • Electrical (Automatic Parking Fold)
  • Manual
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Yes
Ground Light
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Folding
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Yes
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Pinch Tab
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Yes
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Main Beam Assist
  • Adaptive Headlights
  • Dynamic Cornering Lights
Fog Lights
Front
LED
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front
72.6
Central Bore (CB), rear
72.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
10.25"
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Number of Vents, Rear
2 pcs
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
TV Receiver
Optional
Media Format
  • CD
  • DVD
  • Hard Drive
  • MP3
App-Connect
  • Yes
  • Optional
Bluetooth
  • Phone
  • Audio
Cellular Network
Optional
WiFi
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
DAB
Optional
Connectivity › TV Receiver
Digital
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
USB-A
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Armrest Hatch/Mid-console
Connectivity › App-Connect
Apple CarPlay
Optional
Connectivity › Cellular Network
4G
Optional
Connectivity › Cellular Network › 4G
3G
Optional
Displays
Center Display
8.8"
Center Display Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dial
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
6 - 16 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Light
  • Lockable
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Armrest
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
  • Footwell (Front)
  • Door Handles
  • Bottom of the Doors
Ambient Light
Yes
Selectable Light Colour
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Rear
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Colour
Black
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Sport
Optional
Number of Spokes
3
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
  • Activate/Deactivate
  • Speed Up/Down (Buttons | Scrolling Wheel)
  • Resume
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Key Button
Automatic Close
Yes
Barrier Net/Grid
Yes
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Second Trunk Compartment
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
480 litres
Sill Height
660 mm (26.0 in)
Automatic Open
Motion Activated
Optional

Design

Pedals
Standard
Pedals
Stainless Steel
Optional

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Cushion Edge
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Cushion Edge
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Easy Entry
Optional
Front Seats › Power Seat, Driver
User Memory
Yes
Semi-Powered
Yes
Front Seats › Power Seat, Passenger
Semi-Powered
Yes
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats
Foldable
Manual

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
  • Media
  • Navigation
  • Phone
Wireless Phone Connection with Antenna
Yes
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Active Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Front
Optional
Cameras › Front
Sides
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Navigation
GPS Preparation
Yes
Start & Stop
Yes
Driving Mode Selection
  • Comfort
  • Sport
Smartphone App
Yes
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats
  • Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Lane Assist System
Optional
Speed Assist
Optional
Parking Assist
Optional
Sign Assist
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Optional

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
  • Front
  • Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Emergency Call
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes
Towing Protection
Yes
Back-up Horn
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2012
Adult Occupant
95 %
Child Occupant
84 %
Vulnerable Road Users
78 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2012
Overall Score
36.76
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
34.2 /38
Frontal Impact
15.8 /16
Lateral Impact
15.4 /16
Rear Impact
3.1 /4
Frontal Offset
15.76
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Good
Child Occupant
Total Points
40.9 /49
Safety Features
5 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
27.9 /49
Pedestrian
  • 15.9
  • 6
  • 6
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
0 /3
Lane Support (points)
0 /4
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Good

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left

Car Classification

American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
  • Medium Executive Car
  • Sports Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
H7
Main Beam
H7
Datyime Running Light
WP3.3×14.5 (PW24W)
Fog Light, Front
H8
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
BAX9s (H6W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY9s (H21W)
Reversing Light
WP3.3×14.5 (PW16W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)

ACRISS

Category
Premium Elite (U)
Type
4-5 Doors (D)

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