2014 BMW 3 Series vs. 2015 BMW 3 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2014 BMW 3 Series and 2015 BMW 3 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2014 BMW 3 Series and the 2015 BMW 3 Series.
When comparing the 2014 BMW 3 Series's and the 2015 BMW 3 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2014 BMW 3 Series has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2014 BMW 3 Series and 2015 BMW 3 Series have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2014 BMW 3 Series's and the 2015 BMW 3 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2014 BMW 3 Series is a better car than the 2015 BMW 3 Series.
Pricing: A used 2014 BMW 3 Series ranges from $7,583 to $16,998 while a used 2015 BMW 3 Series is priced between $7,998 to $17,998.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2014 BMW 3 Series and the 2015 BMW 3 Series makes 240 horsepower. Both the 3 Series and the 3 Series are rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
41450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
37031
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
23700 - 48750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
41850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
38801
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21065 - 62000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11778
Price Range:
7583 - 16998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
13248
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
9349 - 18891
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
263
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106692
# Good or Great Deals:
92
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12698
Price Range:
7998 - 17998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
15743
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
10007 - 38179
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
362
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
99281
# Good or Great Deals:
124
BMW 3 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
BMW 3 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 BMW 3 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 BMW 3 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.5 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
53.21773409457928
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 53.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
36.130066829419185
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 36.1
BMW 3 Series Rankings
Not yet available
BMW 3 Series Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Hybrid
2014 BMW 3 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
2015 BMW 3 Series Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
255 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
255 foot-lbs @ 1250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 521 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Cargo Space:
18.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3915 lbs
Width:
80.6 inches
Height:
59.4 inches
Length:
189.9 inches
Wheelbase:
115 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3915 lbs
Width:
80.6 inches
Height:
59.4 inches
Length:
189.9 inches
Wheelbase:
115 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Kalahari Beige Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Estoril Blue Metallic / Imperial Blue Metallic / Liquid Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Beige
Kalahari Beige Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Estoril Blue Metallic / Imperial Blue Metallic / Liquid Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Metallic
Brown
Sparkling Brown Metallic
Gray
Mineral Grey Metallic
Red
Melbourne Red Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Venetian Beige / Veneto Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Saddle Brown
Gray
Oyster/Black
Red
Coral Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Venetian Beige / Veneto Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Saddle Brown
Gray
Oyster/Black
Red
Coral Red
