BMW 3 Series Base (2012) price & specs

Base

Overview

The 2012 BMW 3 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 1st March 2009. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a sport built in Germany with prices starting at $83,813 before on-road costs.

This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 2.5L 6-cylinder engine that has 160 kW of power (at 6500 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 2750 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 3 Series Base uses 8.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 194g of CO₂. It has a 63L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 759km per full tank

The BMW 3 Series measures 1395mm (54.9 inches) in height, 4612mm (181.6 inches) in length, 1782mm (70.2 inches) in width with a 2760mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1450kg (3196.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series Base comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

73.43 - 149.01 kW/t

64.85 kW/t

192.52 kW/t

Boot Space

460 - 480 litres

378 litres

490 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.5 - 8.7 L/100km

4.5 L/100km

12.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

690 - 1,267 km

508 km

1,413 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

4 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

4 years

1 year

3 years

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,880 - 2,150 kg

1,880 kg

2,245 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,400 - 1,800 kg

1,250 kg

2,100 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

144 mm

104 mm

144 mm

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Dimensions

4,612 mm

1,782 mm

1,395 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,612 mm
Overall Width	1,782 mm
Overall Height	1,395 mm
Wheelbase	2,760 mm

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Sales Data

20242,472Total Sales

20251,877Total Sales

20261,051YTD Sales

BMW 3 Series Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Base

2.5L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

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Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 194 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 2,497 cc

Engine code: N52B25KP OL

Liters: 2.5 L

Number of cylinders: 6

Fuel

Other fuel type: Unleaded

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 98

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 91

Minimum fuel type: Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 63 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 8.3 L/100km

Country/highway: 6.2 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 759 km

Combined: 12 km/L

Country/highway: 16.1 km/L

Urban: 8.3 km/L

Urban: 12 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 250 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 218 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 160 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,500 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,750 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 6

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 4

Power steering

Variable rack: yes

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: V

Tire width: 225 mm

Location rear: yes

Diameter: 17 in

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 45

Tire speed rating: V

Tire width: 225 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 8 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 8 in

Body style

Body type: Coupe

Local number of doors: 2

Number of doors: 2

Platform code: E90

Local body type: Coupe

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Rear seat up; to lower window: 440 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,500 mm

Overall height: 1,395 mm

Overall length: 4,612 mm

Overall width: 1,782 mm

Rear track: 1,513 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 11,000 mm

Wheelbase: 2,760 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 971 mm

Headroom rear: 930 mm

Hip room front: 1,460 mm

Hip room rear: 1,403 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,404 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,313 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Auto highbeam: yes

Directional headlights: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Automatic

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Bi-Xenon

LED lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights, Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Auto-dimming: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 1,600 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 745 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,450 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 12

System

Radio: AM, FM

12v power outlet

Location boot/cargo: yes

Location front: yes

Memorized adjustment

Door mirror position: yes

Navigational systems

Information type: 3D, Voice

Parking distance system

Location rear: yes

Type: Sensor

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless entry: yes

Includes keyless start: yes

Includes memory seat adjustments: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Piano Black

On doors: Piano Black

On gear selector: Alloy, Leather

On instrument panel: Piano Black

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Active: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 2

Rear seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Height type: Memory

Number of electrical adjustments: 4

Reach type: Memory

Reclining type: Memory

Type: Sports

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Height type: Memory

Number of electrical adjustments: 4

Reach type: Memory

Reclining type: Memory

Type: Sports

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 2

Type: Bench, Individual/Sports

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Leather

Main seat material: Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 4

Seating configuration: 2+2

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 2

Power locks

Operation: Card Key

Intermediate service

Variable distance/period: yes

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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