About the BMW M3
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 BMW M3 is a sports car offered in 2D convertible, 2D coupe and 4D sedan body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $131,701 for the M3 Pure Edition variant and topping out at $180,653 for the M3.
There are 3 variants of the M3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2012.
The BMW M3 is only available with an null motor that produces 309kW and 400Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2012 M3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 BMW M3 Price
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M3 Pure Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $131,701 |
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $139,002 |
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $145,000 |
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $152,302 |
M3 Pure Edition II
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $145,000 |
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2012 BMW M3 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 BMW M3 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the BMW M3
The most fuel efficient BMW M3 is the M3 with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 4.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW M3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the M3 with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 4.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 12.7L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW M3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| BMW M3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.7 L/100km |
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.4 L/100km |
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 11.2 L/100km |
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 11.5 L/100km |
| 4.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 11.2 L/100km |
| 4.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 12.4 L/100km |
2012 BMW M3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW M3?
The BMW M3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
BMW M3 FAQs
The cheapest BMW M3 is the M3 Pure Edition that starts from $131,701.
The most expensive BMW M3 is the M3 that starts from $180,653.
The best towing capacity of a BMW M3 is null kg offered by the following variants: M3 Pure Edition, M3 and M3 Pure Edition II.
The largest BMW M3 is the M3 Pure Edition which measures 1817mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1447mm tall.
The most powerful BMW M3 is the M3 Pure Edition which has 309kW of power from its 4.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The BMW M3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW M3 is the M3 which weighs 2280 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW M3 uses premium unleaded.