Overview
The 2014 Bmw 3 20d is a rear wheel drive 2 Door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 2012 classified as a E92 MY12. The Bmw 3 is regarded as a medium built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $19,000.
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 uses 5.3L/100km of diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 140g of CO2. It has a 63L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1189km 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 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 kilometre warranty.
The 2014 Bmw 3 20d 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 WBAKK320%00E12345.
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) | 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 6.8 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.4 |
| Tank Size (L) | 63 |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 140 |
| CO2 Urban | 180 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 117 |
| 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) | 11.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1430 |
| 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 | WBAKK320%00E12345 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2014 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 5 |