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2015 Bmw ActiveHybrid 3

The 2015 Bmw ActiveHybrid 3 is a compact car, rated at 28 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.

2015 Bmw ActiveHybrid 3
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Combined MPG
28
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
Recalls
1

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeBmw
ModelActiveHybrid 3
Model year2015
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement3 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG25
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG28
CO₂ tailpipe318 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2750

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City25 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined28 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

ActiveHybrid 328 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 11% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$423/mo

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Amount financed
$21,600
Total interest
$3,758
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5-year fuel cost
$7,179

$1,436/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG28
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (1)

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING15V520000 · 2015-08-17

    BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2015 Bmw ActiveHybrid 3?

The 2015 Bmw ActiveHybrid 3 is EPA-rated at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 32 highway).

Is the 2015 Bmw ActiveHybrid 3 reliable?

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Bmw ActiveHybrid 3. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Bmw ActiveHybrid 3?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Bmw ActiveHybrid 3 costs roughly $1,436 per year to fuel, or about $7,179 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2015 Bmw ActiveHybrid 3?

The 2015 Bmw ActiveHybrid 3 is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC