Overview
The 2012 BMW 3 Series Base is a rear 4d Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 23rd January 2012 classified as a F30. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a 4d sedan built in null with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $57,600.
The BMW 3 Series is a rear 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L 4 engine that has 135 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual. BMW claims the 3 Series Base uses 6.3L/100km of premium unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 147g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 952km per full tank.
The BMW 3 Series measures 1429mm (56.3 inches) in height, 4624mm (182.0 inches) in length, 1811mm (71.3 inches) in width with a 2810mm (110.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1363kg (3004.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series Base comes standard with 225/50 R 91V front tyres and 225/50 R 91V rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited kmkm warranty.
The 2012 BMW 3 Series Base has a undefinedmm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 695kg unbraked towing capacity.
The BMW 3 Series has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1997 |
| Size (L) | 2.0L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 135kW |
| Power RPM | 5000 |
| Torque | 270Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1250 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 6 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | strut |
| Suspension Rear | multi-link |
| Steering Mechanism | POWER STEERING |
| Drive | rear |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 8.4 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 5 |
| Tank Size (L) | 60 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 147 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 225/50 R 91V |
| Tyre Rear | 225/50 R 91V |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1429 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4624 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1811 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2810 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1363 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1950 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1400 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 695 |
| Compliance Plate Location | - |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | - |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 0 |
| Service Interval Months | 0 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2012-08-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EU5 |