Overview
The 2012 Bmw 3 23i LIFESTYLE is a rear wheel drive 4 Door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 11th January 2010 classified as a E90 MY11. The Bmw 3 is regarded as a medium built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $18,600.
The Bmw 3 is a rear wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.5L Inline 6 Cylinder engine that has 140 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 230 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a 6 Speed Manual. BMW claims the 3 Series 23i LIFESTYLE uses 8.7L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 203g of CO2. It has a 63L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 724km per full tank.
The Bmw 3 measures 1421mm (55.9 inches) in height, 4520mm (178.0 inches) in length, 1817mm (71.5 inches) in width with a 2760mm (108.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1460kg (3218.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series 23i LIFESTYLE comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Bmw 3 23i LIFESTYLE has a 144mm ground clearance with a 1700kg braked and 745kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.730.
The Bmw 3 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 WBAPG760%0NK99000.
Pros
- Functional, high-tech interior
- Balance of comfort and handling
- Smooth, punchy engine
Cons
- Radar cruise control optional on entry-level
- Four-cylinder engine lacks the character of a BMW six
- Three-year warranty isn't good enough
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2497 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Inline 6 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 140kW |
| Power RPM | 5800 |
| Torque | 230Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 |
| Bore Stroke | 82x78.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.00 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.730 |
| Suspension Front | coil spring, double wishbone, gas damper |
| Suspension Rear | multi-link system, hydraulic double acting shock absorber |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.7 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 63 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 203 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/45 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/45 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 8x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1421 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4520 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1817 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 144 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2760 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1460 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1980 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1700 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 745 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBAPG760%0NK99000 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |