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Available new from: November 2012  -  March 2015

BMW 3-Series Saloon (12-19)
BMW 3-Series Saloon (12-19)
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Specs Overview

2wd
Auto
Diesel
4dr
Power (bhp)181 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph7.2 secs
Miles per tank777 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 32
Road tax£35 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4624mm X Width 2031mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new 3-Series Saloon 2012 and what is the overall running cost?

Fuel consumption
Pre-2017 test standard
Official fuel economy tests explained
An improved official test for car fuel economy was introduced in September 2017.
The new WLTP test gives figures closer to a car's "true mpg" than the pre-2017 NEDC test, which tended to overstate mpg compared to what real-world drivers would get.
When looking at mpg for two cars, always check the figures were measured under the same test system. Comparing one car's WLTP figure with another's NEDC figure will not tell you which has the better mpg.
62 mpg
Insurance group32
Annual road tax£35
Price when new£35,420
Used price range£4,465 - £8,785
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of 3-Series Saloon 2012 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity57 litres
Weight1430kg
Length4624mm
Width2031mm
Height1429mm
Wheelbase2810mm
Turning Circle11m
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of 3-Series Saloon 2012?

Power181 bhp
Top Speed143 mph
0-60 mph7.2 secs
Torque380 Nm, 280 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions118 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
6

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Miles Per Tank777 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

Luxury Basic equipment
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Luxury Standard Equipment
  • Alloy wheels
  • Central locking
  • Front fog lights
  • Leather seat trim
  • Parking sensors
  • Remote locking
Luxury Optional Equipment
  • DVD
  • Metallic Paint
  • Sat Nav
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Engine

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of BMW 3-Series Saloon 2012?

Engine Size1995cc
Cylinders4
Valves16
Fuel TypeDiesel
TransmissionAutomatic
Gearbox8 Speed Step Auto
DrivetrainRear wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in BMW 3-Series Saloon 2012 and its boot size?

Doors4
Seats5
Luggage Capacity480 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight745kg
Braked Towing Weight1800kg
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Safety ratings

The BMW 3-Series Saloon (12-19) was tested by Euro NCAP in 2012 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Individual safety ratings

Adult Occupant: 95%
Child Occupant: 84%
Vulnerable Road Users: 78%
Safety Assist: 86%

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