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M Sport
3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, RWD
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BMW 3 Series M Sport (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 BMW 3 Series M Sport is a rear-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 5th November 2008 classified as a E91. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $112,600 before on-road costs.
This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 225 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 1200 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 3 Series M Sport uses 8.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 203g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 690km per full tank
The BMW 3 Series measures 1418mm (55.8 inches) in height, 4527mm (178.2 inches) in length, 1817mm (71.5 inches) in width with a 2760mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1610kg (3549.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series M Sport comes standard with 225/35 R18 front tyres and 255/35 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
73.43 - 192.52 kW/t
64.85 kW/t
192.52 kW/t
Boot Space
450 - 480 litres
378 litres
490 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.5 - 12.4 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
508 - 1,267 km
508 km
1,413 km
Price
$56,100 - $149,003
$48,990
$149,003
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,880 - 2,170 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
4,527 mm
1,817 mm
1,418 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,527 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,817 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,418 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm |
| Load Capacity | 540 mm |
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Explore BMW 3 Series Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front TV: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Navigation System: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 203
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.0
Engine (cc): 2979
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 3.0
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 89.6
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 13.2
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 690
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 429
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 11.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 27
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 7.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 12.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 22
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 19
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.7
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 306
Maximum Power (kW): 225
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: E90
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 48.9
Rear Seat Down (L): 1385
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 460
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 59.1
Front Track (mm): 1500
Overall Height (in): 55.8
Overall Height (mm): 1418
Overall Length (in): 178.2
Overall Length (mm): 4527
Overall Width (in): 71.5
Overall Width (mm): 1817
Rear Track (in): 60.2
Rear Track (mm): 1529
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Wheelbase (in): 108.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2760
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.5
Front Headroom (mm): 978
Rear Headroom (in): 38.0
Rear Headroom (mm): 964
Front Hip Room (in): 57.4
Front Hip Room (mm): 1459
Rear Hip Room (in): 57.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1455
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.4
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1408
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.1
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1400
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: red
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Operation: Electric
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2150
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4740
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1610
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3549
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Boot Capacity: 6
Location: Boot
Boot Media Type: CD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Harman/Kardon
Number of Speakers: 10
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy
Doors: Alloy
Gear Selector: Alloy
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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