BMW 3 series 2012 F30 Sedan

This generation of BMW 3 series F30 has been produced from January, 2012 to December, 2015. We can provide information about 30 modifications of this generation. 2012 BMW 3 series is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (11 versions) and classical rear wheel drive (19 versions). Four wheel drive models have AWD (all wheel drive) system (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles).

This BMW is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 3.0 litres and power of from 136 to 306 horsepower un five diesel engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.0 litres and power of from 116 to 313 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (15 versions), as well as automatic (15 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 3 series 2012 F30 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.3 to 8.2 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.1 to 5.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 2012 F30 sedan petrol engine version is BMW 320i, consuming 5.3 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 3 series 2012 F30 sedan diesel - BMW 320d for 100 kilometers consumes 4.1 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 3 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 34 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +32% for petrol engines and +36% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 3 series modification.

BMW 3 series 2012 F30 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 139 to 186 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 109 to 119 grams per kilometer. From BMW 3 series with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has BMW 320i which produces an average of 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the BMW 3 series diesels least CO2 distributes BMW 320d - 109 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 4.8 seconds has BMW 335d version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 316d reaching this speed only in 11.3 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.0 diesel 6-cylinder 313 hp version (BMW 335d) and 10 other versions.

Lenght of BMW 3 series is 462 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - BMW 3 series is about 4 cm longer than Volvo S60, but 2 cm shorter than Toyota Avensis sedan. BMW 3 series gross weight is from 1935 to 2180 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 12 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 3 series trunk space is 480 litres.

This BMW is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 12 000 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 3 series repair costs are 290 € per year. Users calculated BMW 3 series 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3600 € cost per year and 0.24 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 39%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 20% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 3 series for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 3 series prices and costs.

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BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with outstanding rate 95 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 84 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got 78 points from 100.
BMW 3 series safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

BMW 3 series prices

BMW 3 series 2012 - 2015 sedan price in Latvia is from 8500 € to 15500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 3 series price is very high - BMW 3 series is approximately for 30 percents more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2012 - 2015 prices).