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    2012 BMW M3

    Used from

    $131,701 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    11.2 - 12.7 L / 100km

    About the BMW M3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 BMW M3's used prices in Australia typically range from $43,200 for the variant and topping out at $53,800 for the.

    There are 2 variants of the M3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2008.

    Engine options include 4.0L petrol (309kW/400Nm). Available with 7 speed auto direct shift or 6 speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2012 M3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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    2012 BMW M3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW M3

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    2012 BMW M3 Dimensions

    1447mm
    1817mm
    4580mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 BMW M3 Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the BMW M3

    The most fuel efficient BMW M3 is the null with a 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 4.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 11.2L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW M3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the null with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 4.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 12.7L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the BMW M3 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.

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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a BMW M3?

    The BMW M3 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 BMW M3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW M3?

    The BMW M3 offers a 3 year unlimited kilometre 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.

    BMW M3 FAQs

    The cheapest BMW M3 is the null that starts from $43,200.

    The most expensive BMW M3 is the null that starts from $53,800.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW M3 is null kg offered by the following variants: PURE EDITION and PURE EDITION II.

    The largest BMW M3 is the null which measures 1817mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1447mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW M3 is the null which has 309kW of power from its 4.0L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The BMW M3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW M3 is the null which weighs 2280 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW M3 uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

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