Used 2015 BMW M3 Base for sale 

The BMW M3 Sedan comes at a single trim price starting at $65,700. It comes with a Turbocharged 3.0L Inline 6 Engine outputting 425 hp of maximum power and 406 lb-ft of maximum torque. The M3 Sedan comes equipped with a plethora of features including a sport-tuned suspension, M-developed electric power steering with Servotronic, adaptive Xenon headlights, leather upholstery, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system, and much more as standard. 

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The 2015 BMW M3 Sedan comes in a single trim option costing $62,000 and comes fitted with 18-inch staggered-width alloy wheels which can be upgraded to 19-inch ones, special aluminum suspension components, an active rear differential, and optional carbon-ceramic brakes. It also comes with an M-tuned suspension while adaptive dampers are optional.

The 2015 BMW M3 Sedan comes equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that puts out a maximum power of 425 hp and a maximum torque of 406 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to the rear wheels either through a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT). 

The M3 Sedan reaches 60mph in 4.1 seconds with the 6-Speed manual and 3.9 seconds with the DCT equipped version and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 12.6 seconds which are impressive numbers. The base price of the M3 Sedan is $62,000 which is already quite expensive and can go up significantly with added extras and packages. 

In comparison, the AMG C63 is the fastest of the lot, with a 6.2 L twin-turbo V8 under its hood putting out 451 hp and 443 lb-ft pulling the Merc to 60 mph in 4 seconds and crossing the quarter-mile mark in 12.2 seconds. The BMW comes in at second place with power outputs of 425 hp and 406 lb-ft and taking 3.9 and 12.2 seconds to reach 60mph and cross the quarter-mile respectively. The Cadillac ATS produces 321 hp and 275 lb-ft. The Caddy takes 5.4 seconds to reach 60mph and 12.6 seconds to cross the quarter-mile. However, the Cadillac offers the best value for money here as it is drastically cheaper than the competition while offering a just a smidge lower performance. 

We know that fuel efficiency is not the turf of a pure performance car like the M3. The 2015 BMW M3 Sedan delivers a fuel-efficiency of 17 mpg in the city, 26 on the highway, and 20 mpg of combined fuel economy. The M3 Sedan gets a 15.8-gallon fuel capacity outputting a range of 268 miles in the city, 410 on the highway, and a combined range of 316 miles. The efficiency figures are on par with other performance-oriented vehicles in the segment.

The Mercedes-Benz AMG C 63 delivers combined fuel efficiency of 15 mpg, while the BMW performs better-delivering efficiency of 20mpg. The Caddy has the best efficiency figures of 18 mpg in the city, 28 on the highway, and 22 combined. 

The Mercedes has the biggest fuel capacity of 17.4 gallons followed by the Caddy with a 16.0-gallon tank and the BMW with 15.8 gallons of fuel capacity. In the same order, the ATS delivers the best-combined range of 352 miles followed by the BMW and the Mercedes providing 316 and 261 miles of range respectively.

The M3 Sedan provides very good space and comfort in the front row. The M3 features a Technology package as standard which is an optional addition in the normal series which includes a navigation system, a larger display screen, and a touchpad iDrive controller. It further features keyless entry and ignition, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated 10-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar support, and driver memory settings as standard. 

The interior features high-quality materials like carbon-fiber and matte silver aluminum trims crafted into a sort of upgraded 4-Series cabin. M logos are present here and there to remind you that it is not just any BMW, but an M-Performance tuned one. Other standard features include an 8.8-inch infotainment screen with navigation functionality, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

The BMW M3 is the most spacious option in the front and second rows, followed by the Merc and the Cadillac. When it comes to second-row space, the M3 still has the edge as it provides legroom of 35.1 inches, while the Cadillac and Mercedes provides 33.5 and 33 inches of legroom respectively. When it comes to cargo capacity, the BMW has the most of 12.0 cu-ft followed by the Mercedes with 11.7 and the Cadillac with 10.4 cu-ft of cargo area respectively.

• Cruise Control
• Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
• 10-way Power Front Seats
• Leather Upholstery
• Keyless entry and ignition
• Fold-Down rear seatbacks

How intuitive is the 2015 BMW M3 Sedan’s infotainment unit?

The 2015 BMW M3 features an 8.8-inch infotainment unit as standard which is an optional feature in the regular 4-Series. It is equipped with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB Connectivity along with satellite radio.

As for audio, there is a 16 speaker premium audio system from Harman Kardon fitted inside the M3 Sedan as standard outputting a maximum of 600w. The audio system sounds phenomenal as expected.

• 8.8-inch infotainment unit
• 16 Speaker Harman Kardon Audio System
• Aux Input
• Satellite Radio
• USB Connectivity
• Bluetooth Connectivity

The M3 Sedan looks like a beefed-up cutting edge version of the 3-Series shouting aloud that it is a super-powerful version of the same. The M4 further features 18-inch alloy wheels with summer tires, adaptive xenon headlights, auto-dimming mirrors, automatic wipers.

The M3 is a beautiful, angry machine that is viewed from any angle and boasts that it is a real performance-oriented machine that can carve corners smoothly and ferociously. The M3 Sedan weighs 3540 lbs which are pretty light, thanks to the weight-saving parts.

The Mercedes is the largest among the competition in all dimensions. The AMG C63 weighs 3615 lbs followed by the BMW that weighs 3540 lbs while the Cadillac is the lightest weighing 3461 lbs. The BMW has a ground clearance of 4.7 inches while the Mercedes has a lower 4.2 inches of clearance.

• 18-inch Alloy Wheels With Summer Tires
• Sport Body Kit
• Performance Exhaust System With Quad Tailpipes
• Wider Rear Fenders
• Adaptive Xenon Headlights

The BMW M3 comes equipped with many standard safety features including, 4-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, and a set of airbags to ensure the safety of the occupants. The stability control system works efficiently along with the braking system to ensure great stopping power at all times. The optional Driver Assistance package comes with extra safety features including blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, a side- and top-view camera system, speed limit info, frontal collision warning, and automatic braking for collision mitigation. 

• 4-Wheel ABS
• Traction Control
• Stability Control
• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Tire Pressure Alert
• Lane Departure Warning
• Rearview Camera
• Optional High-performance carbon-ceramic brake discs

The 2015 BMW M3 is a blend of performance and driving dynamics efficiently combined into a very enjoyable package ensuring the thrill of driving to every enthusiast. The car offers superb handling combined with amazing throttle response and power output. The M3 delivers a great blend of performance and luxury in a great looking package. Although the lack of a naturally aspirated engine and more focus on performance can be considered as a con, the M3 is a great sports car at a good price.