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2012 BMW 3-Series Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,809 mm | 2,761 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,636 mm | 4,587 mm | 4,526 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,811 mm | 1,783 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,374 mm | 1,430 mm | 1,384 mm | 1,417 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,550 kg | 1,570 kg | 1,745 kg | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 60 L | 61 L | 60 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 1,024 mm | 965 mm | 950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,400 mm | 1,405 mm | 1,407 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,067 mm | 1,062 mm | 1,054 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 958 mm | 927 mm | 965 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,400 mm | 1,252 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 892 mm | 810 mm | 879 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,933 mm (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 314 L | 368 L | 255 L | 702 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 314 L | 368 L | 345 L | 1,642 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.
2012 BMW 3-Series 2-door Coupe Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335is | M3 |
| Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 172 kW@6500 271 Nm@2750 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1200 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 239 kW@5900 450 Nm@1500 | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@3900 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD | ||
| Standard Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 245/40ZR18 tires (front) 265/40ZR18 tires (rear) |
| Optional Tires | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 225/35WR19 tires (front) 255/30WR19 tires (rear) | 245/35ZR19 tires (front) 265/35ZR19 tires (rear) |
| 225/35WR19 tires (front) 255/30WR19 tires (rear) |
2012 BMW 3-Series 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 328i | 335i |
| Standard Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@5000 353 Nm@1250 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1200 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/50VR17 tires | 225/45VR18 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/45YR18 tires | 225/45YR18 tires |
| 225/45VR18 tires | ||
| 225/40YR19 tires (front) 255/35YR19 tires (rear) |
2012 BMW 3-Series 2-door Hardtop conv. Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335is | M3 |
| Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 172 kW@6500 271 Nm@2750 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5800 407 Nm@1200 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 239 kW@5900 450 Nm@1500 | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 309 kW@8300 400 Nm@3900 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 245/40ZR18 tires (front) 265/40ZR18 tires (rear) |
| Optional Tires | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) | 225/35WR19 tires (front) 255/30WR19 tires (rear) | 245/35ZR19 tires (front) 265/35ZR19 tires (rear) |
| 225/35WR19 tires (front) 255/30WR19 tires (rear) |
2012 BMW 3-Series 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 328i |
| Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 172 kW@6500 271 Nm@2750 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/45VR17 tires (front) 255/40VR17 tires (rear) |
| 225/40WR18 tires (front) 255/35WR18 tires (rear) |
TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 2012 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Quite a few current cars can deliver mpg's over 30. What makes the new BMW 328i special is that it delivers excellent fuel economy and strong performance in the same car, if not necessarily at the same time. The 328i's turbo four might not appear nearly as strong as the 335i's turbo six on paper, as it's down 60 horsepower (240 vs. 300), but in the real world the two engines aren't far apart. BMW's official zero-to-sixty times get the six to sixty only about a half-second sooner. The six is smoother and sounds better (the four sounds almost like a diesel at idle). But are these advantages worth $3,700 and a substantial fuel economy hit? Only if you can't stomach the idea of a four-cylinder engine in a car that starts north of $35,000 and tops $50,000 when loaded up. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 2012 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seen a lot of reviewers badmouthing the new twin-turb 2.0L engine. Get so tired of people resisting change that I feel sorry for the manufacturers. If they don't innovate they can't remain relevant. Yet innovation brings the naysayers out in droves. I have owned both the inline six-cylinder and the new twin-turbo and I have to say both are fantastic motors. The new twin-turbo four-cylinder develops more power than the six did, and is a blast to drive. Turbo-lag is almost negligible as the power comes online very early. I've had no issues with this motor at all, and with it mated to the buttery-smooth six-speed manual, this is the most fun car to drive I have ever owned, and I've owned them up to 500hp+. see full BMW 3-Series review |
| 2012 BMW 3-Series Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
No cons yet see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 BMW 3-Series
| 2012 BMW 3-Series Tires: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Excessive rear tire wear after less than 14K miles. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2012 BMW 3-Series MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 2dr Coupe | 328i | 38,700 | 35,785 | 895 |
| 2dr Coupe | 335i | 45,100 | 41,670 | 895 |
| 2dr Coupe | 335is | 52,100 | 48,110 | 895 |
| 2dr Coupe | M3 | 60,100 | 55,470 | 895 |
| 4dr Sedan | 328i | 34,900 | 32,290 | 895 |
| 4dr Sedan | 335i | 42,400 | 39,190 | 895 |
| 2dr Hardtop conv. | 328i | 47,600 | 43,970 | 895 |
| 2dr Hardtop conv. | 335i | 53,800 | 49,675 | 895 |
| 2dr Hardtop conv. | 335is | 60,800 | 56,115 | 895 |
| 2dr Hardtop conv. | M3 | 68,750 | 63,430 | 895 |
| 4dr Wagon | 328i | 37,500 | 34,680 | 895 |
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