Overview
The 2012 Bmw 3 35i M SPORT 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 $23,800.
The Bmw 3 is a rear wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 3.0L Turbo 6 Cylinder engine that has 225 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 1300 rpm) via a 6 Speed Automatic Steptronic. BMW claims the 3 Series 35i M SPORT uses 8.7L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 202g of CO2. It has a 65L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 747km 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 1535kg (3384.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series 35i M SPORT comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 255/35 R18 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 35i M SPORT has a 144mm ground clearance with a 1700kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.460.
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 WBAPM560%0NM61234.
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 | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2979 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 6 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 225kW |
| Power RPM | 5800 |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Bore Stroke | 84x89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.20 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic Steptronic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.460 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, spring strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, gas damper, 5 links, gas strut |
| 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) | 65 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 202 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 255/35 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 8.0x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8.5x18 |
| 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) | 1535 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1985 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1700 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| 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 | WBAPM560%0NM61234 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2012 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |