2015 head-to-head · Compact Car
2015 BMW 3 Series vs BMW 3 Series Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic · 28 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, the most efficient 2015 BMW 3 Series (28 MPG) costs about $2,116 a year to fuel and the 2015 BMW 3 Series Hybrid (28 MPG) about $2,116.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW 3 Series
- BMW 3 Series Hybrid
Side by side
| BMW 3 Series | BMW 3 Series Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,116 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,116 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 23 MPG | City | 25 MPG |
| 35 MPG | Highway | 32 MPG |
| 96 cu ft | Passenger volume | 96 cu ft |
| 13 cu ft | Cargo volume | 10 cu ft |
| 324 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 318 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Premium gasoline | Fuel | Premium gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW 3 Series vs BMW 3 Series Hybrid across model years
- BMW 3 Series
- BMW 3 Series Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the BMW 3 Series has more cargo space (13 vs. 10 cu ft).
Among 52 2015 compact cars, the BMW 3 Series ranks 38th and the BMW 3 Series Hybrid 39th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the BMW 3 Series is a conventional gas model, while the BMW 3 Series Hybrid is a full hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 BMW 3 Series vs. the BMW 3 Series Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, about $2,116 for the BMW 3 Series and $2,116 for the BMW 3 Series Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The BMW 3 Series, with 13 cu ft of luggage volume versus 10 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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