Overview
The 2013 Bmw 3 20d HIGH LINE is a rear wheel drive 2 Door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 2013 classified as a E93 MY12. The Bmw 3 is regarded as a medium built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $22,700.
The Bmw 3 is a rear wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 2.0L Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 135 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 380 Nm of torque (at 1900 rpm) via a 6 Speed Automatic Steptronic. BMW claims the 3 Series 20d HIGH LINE uses 5.6L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 149g of CO2. It has a 63L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1125km per full tank.
The Bmw 3 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 1670kg (3681.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series 20d HIGH LINE 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 2013 Bmw 3 20d HIGH LINE has a 107mm ground clearance with a 1600kg 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 WBADY320%0E012345.
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 | Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1995 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Diesel Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 135kW |
| Power RPM | 4000 |
| Torque | 380Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 |
| Bore Stroke | 84x90 |
| Compression Ratio | 17.00 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Automatic Steptronic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.730 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, 5 links |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 63 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 149 |
| 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) | 1395 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4612 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1782 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 107 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2760 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1670 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1930 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1600 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 745 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Lower Pass Side Centre Pillar |
|---|---|
| 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 | WBADY320%0E012345 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 30/09/2013 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |