BMW 3 Series Luxury Line (2012) price & specs

Luxury Line

Overview

The 2012 BMW 3 Series Luxury Line is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 5th November 2008. with prices starting at $64,052 before on-road costs.

This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 380 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 3 Series Luxury Line uses 4.5L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 118g of CO₂. It has a 57L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1267km 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 1430kg (3152.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series Luxury Line comes standard with 225/50 R17 front tyres and 225/50 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

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Dimensions

4,624 mm

1,811 mm

1,429 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,624 mm
Overall Width	1,811 mm
Overall Height	1,429 mm
Wheelbase	2,810 mm
Load Capacity	550 kg

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Sales Data

20242,472Total Sales

20251,877Total Sales

20261,051YTD Sales

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Explore BMW 3 Series Features & Specs

Luxury Line

2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD

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12v power outlet

Location boot/cargo: yes

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Includes steering: yes

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Sensor

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless start: yes

Includes memory seat adjustments: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 118 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,995 cc

Liters: 2 L

Number of cylinders: 4

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Fuel

Fuel type: Diesel

Generic primary fuel type: Diesel

Minimum fuel type: Diesel

System

Injection/carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 57 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 4.5 L/100km

Country/highway: 3.9 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 1,267 km

Combined: 22.2 km/L

Country/highway: 25.6 km/L

Urban: 18.5 km/L

Urban: 5.4 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 230 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 184 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 135 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 380 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,000 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,750 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Rear

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 8

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 4

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Alloy & Leather, 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

Low rolling resistance: yes

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 50

Tire speed rating: V

Tire width: 225 mm

Location rear: yes

Diameter: 17 in

Low rolling resistance: yes

Run flat: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 50

Tire speed rating: V

Tire width: 225 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Body style

Body type: Sedan

Local number of doors: 4

Number of doors: 4

Platform code: F20

Local body type: Sedan

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Rear seat up; to lower window: 480 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,543 mm

Overall height: 1,429 mm

Overall length: 4,624 mm

Overall width: 1,811 mm

Rear track: 1,583 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 11,300 mm

Wheelbase: 2,810 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 1,023 mm

Headroom rear: 957 mm

Hip room front: 1,451 mm

Hip room rear: 1,458 mm

Shoulder room front: 1,400 mm

Shoulder room rear: 1,400 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Headlight control

Dusk sensor: yes

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

LED lights

Location: Rear Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Tilting for reversing: Automatic

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Tilting for reversing: Automatic

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: 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

Gross vehicle weight: 1,980 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,430 kg

Tare weight: 1,390 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

System

Radio: AM, FM

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Wood/Woodgrain

On doors: Wood/Woodgrain

On gear selector: Alloy, Leather

On instrument panel: Wood/Woodgrain

Anti collision system

Activates brake lights: yes

Activates seat belts: yes

Automatic emergency braking: yes

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 95

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 84

Euro NCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 78

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 86

ANCAP date tested: 12 Jun 2012

ANCAP version tested: 320d

Euro NCAP date tested: 23 May 2012

Euro NCAP version tested: BMW 320d 4dr SA

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: 3

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Operation: Reel

Type: 3-Point

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: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Electrically adjustable: yes

Height type: Memory

Number of electrical adjustments: 4

Reach type: Memory

Reclining type: Memory

Type: Bucket

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: 40/20/40

Seating capacity: 3

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Leather

Main seat material: Leather

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

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: Remote

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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