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2012 BMW 3-Series Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 110.6 in | 108.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 182.5 in | 180.6 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 71.3 in | 70.2 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 54.1 in | 56.3 in | 54.5 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3417 lb. | 3461 lb. | 3847 lb. | 3517 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 16.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.3 in | 38.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.1 in | 55.3 in | 55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.0 in | 41.8 in | 41.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.7 in | 36.5 in | 38.0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 55.1 in | 49.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 35.1 in | 31.9 in | 34.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 |
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 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@2750 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@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 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@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 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@2750 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 320 hp@5900 332 lb-ft@1500 | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@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 230 hp@6500 200 lb-ft@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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