Overview
The 2012 BMW 3 Series 20d is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 7th April 2012 classified as a E92 MY12. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $30,100.
This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 2.0L engine that has 135 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 380 Nm of torque (at 1900 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. BMW claims the 3 Series 20d uses 4.7L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 125g of CO2.
The BMW 3 Series measures 1395mm (54.9 inches) in height, 4612mm (181.6 inches) in length, 1782mm (70.2 inches) in width with a 2760mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1430kg (3152.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series 20d comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 255/40 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 BMW 3 Series 20d has a 107mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and 745kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.15.
The BMW 3 Series has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBAKK320%00E12345.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1995 |
| Size (L) | 2.0L |
| Cylinders | - |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 135kW |
| Power RPM | 4000 |
| Torque | 380Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 17 |
| Transmission | 6 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.15 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | REAR WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 4.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 5.9 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4 |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | DIESEL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 125 |
| CO2 Urban | 157 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 106 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/45 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/40 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 8.0x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8.5x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1395 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4612 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1782 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 107 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2760 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1430 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1930 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1500 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1513 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1600 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 745 |
| Country Of Origin | GERMANY |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBAKK320%00E12345 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2014-01-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 5 |