About the BMW 3 Series
The 2012 BMW 3 Series is a sports car offered in 2D convertible, 2D coupe, 4D sedan and 5D station wagon body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $56,100 for the Lifestyle variant and topping out at $130,401 for the M Sport.
There are 9 variants of the 3 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2011.
Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (160kW/250Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/270Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (225kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/320Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/520Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (115kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic or manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2012 3 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2012 BMW 3 Series Price
Lifestyle
Edition Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $59,600 |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $59,600 |
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $59,600 |
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $59,600 |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $59,600 |
Sport Line
Exclusive
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $71,901 |
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $71,901 |
3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $71,901 |
Modern Line
Luxury Line
Base
M Sport Plus
M Sport
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2012 BMW 3 Series Specs
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2012 BMW 3 Series Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 BMW 3 Series Fuel Economy
There are 20 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 3 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 3 Series is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 3 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M Sport Plus with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW 3 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
BMW 3 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.6 L/100km |
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.4 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.3 L/100km |
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.3 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.3 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km |
2.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
2012 BMW 3 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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BMW 3 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the Lifestyle that starts from $56,100.
The most expensive BMW 3 Series is the M Sport that starts from $130,401.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 3 Series is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Exclusive, Base, M Sport Plus and M Sport.
The largest BMW 3 Series is the Base which measures 1811mm wide, 4624mm in length and sits 1429mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 3 Series is the Base which has 225kW of power from its 3.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest BMW 3 Series is the M Sport which weighs 2150 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 3 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.