2012 BMW 3 Series Reviews and Ratings

MPG

Engine

Blind Spot System

Lane Keep Assist

Moonroof

Front Heated Seats

Cruise Control

Climate Control

Proximity Keyless Entry

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Streaming Audio

MPG

23 city/34 hwy

MPG

17 city/25 hwy

MPG

20 city/30 hwy

MPG

19 city/27 hwy

MPG

18 city/26 hwy

Engine

2L I4 Turbo

Engine

3L I6

Engine

3L I6 Turbo

Engine

3L I6 Turbo

Engine

3L I6

Blind Spot System

Lane Keep Assist

Moonroof

Front Heated Seats

Cruise Control

Climate Control

Proximity Keyless Entry

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Streaming Audio

Engine Type

Horsepower

Horsepower RPM

Torque

Torque RPM

Engine Displacement

Engine Configuration

Cylinders

Aspirations

Variable Valvetrain

Valvetrain

Number of Valves

Compression Ratio

EPA City Fuel Economy

EPA Highway Fuel Economy

EPA Combined Fuel Economy

Engine Type

Gas

Engine Type

Gas

Engine Type

Gas

Engine Type

Gas

Engine Type

Gas

Horsepower

240 hp

Horsepower

230 hp

Horsepower

300 hp

Horsepower

300 hp

Horsepower

320 hp

Horsepower RPM

5000 rpm

Horsepower RPM

6500 rpm

Horsepower RPM

5800 rpm

Horsepower RPM

5800 rpm

Horsepower RPM

5900 rpm

Torque

255 lb-ft

Torque

200 lb-ft

Torque

300 lb-ft

Torque

300 lb-ft

Torque

332 lb-ft

Torque RPM

1450 rpm

Torque RPM

2750 rpm

Torque RPM

1300 rpm

Torque RPM

1300 rpm

Torque RPM

1500 rpm

Engine Displacement

2 L

Engine Displacement

3 L

Engine Displacement

3 L

Engine Displacement

3 L

Engine Displacement

3 L

Engine Configuration

Inline

Engine Configuration

Inline

Engine Configuration

Inline

Engine Configuration

Inline

Engine Configuration

Inline

Cylinders

4 cylinder

Cylinders

6 cylinder

Cylinders

6 cylinder

Cylinders

6 cylinder

Cylinders

6 cylinder

Aspirations

Turbo

Aspirations

Naturally Aspirated

Aspirations

Turbo

Aspirations

Turbo

Aspirations

Twin Turbo

Variable Valvetrain

Valvetrain

Double Overhead

Valvetrain

Double Overhead

Valvetrain

Double Overhead

Valvetrain

Double Overhead

Valvetrain

Double Overhead

Number of Valves

16 valves

Number of Valves

24 valves

Number of Valves

24 valves

Number of Valves

24 valves

Number of Valves

24 valves

Compression Ratio

10

Compression Ratio

10.7

Compression Ratio

10.2

Compression Ratio

10.2

Compression Ratio

10.2

EPA City Fuel Economy

23 MPG

EPA City Fuel Economy

17 MPG

EPA City Fuel Economy

20 MPG

EPA City Fuel Economy

19 MPG

EPA City Fuel Economy

18 MPG

EPA Highway Fuel Economy

34 MPG

EPA Highway Fuel Economy

25 MPG

EPA Highway Fuel Economy

30 MPG

EPA Highway Fuel Economy

27 MPG

EPA Highway Fuel Economy

26 MPG

EPA Combined Fuel Economy

27 MPG

EPA Combined Fuel Economy

20 MPG

EPA Combined Fuel Economy

23 MPG

EPA Combined Fuel Economy

22 MPG

EPA Combined Fuel Economy

21 MPG

Transmission Type

Gear Number

Final Drive Axle Ratio

Transmission Type

Manual

Transmission Type

Manual

Transmission Type

Manual

Transmission Type

Manual

Transmission Type

Manual

Gear Number

6

Gear Number

6

Gear Number

6

Gear Number

6

Gear Number

6

Final Drive Axle Ratio

3.15

Final Drive Axle Ratio

3.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio

3.15

Final Drive Axle Ratio

3.08

Final Drive Axle Ratio

3.08

Infotainment System

Voice Command

USB Input

Navigation

Bluetooth

Infotainment System

Voice Command

USB Input

Front

USB Input

Front

USB Input

Front

USB Input

Front

USB Input

Front

Navigation

Bluetooth

AM/FM

CD Player

Satellite Radio

HD Radio

Number Of Speakers

Premium Audio

Bluetooth Streaming Audio

AM/FM

CD Player

Satellite Radio

HD Radio

Number Of Speakers

11 Speaker

Number Of Speakers

14 Speaker

Number Of Speakers

11 Speaker

Number Of Speakers

14 Speaker

Number Of Speakers

14 Speaker

Premium Audio

Harman/Kardon

Premium Audio

Harman/Kardon

Premium Audio

Harman/Kardon

Bluetooth Streaming Audio

Front Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Size

Wheel Type

Front Tire Size

Rear Tire Size

Tire Type

Headlamp Type

Auto On/Off Headlamps

Auto On/Off High Beams

Windshield Wipers

Fog Lamps

Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Side Mirror Color

Heated Side Mirrors

Memory Side Mirrors

Power Side Mirrors

Moonroof

Roof Rails

Front Wheel Size

16 in.

Front Wheel Size

17 in.

Front Wheel Size

17 in.

Front Wheel Size

17 in.

Front Wheel Size

17 in.

Rear Wheel Size

16 in.

Rear Wheel Size

17 in.

Rear Wheel Size

17 in.

Rear Wheel Size

17 in.

Rear Wheel Size

17 in.

Wheel Type

Alloy

Wheel Type

Alloy

Wheel Type

Alloy

Wheel Type

Alloy

Wheel Type

Alloy

Front Tire Size

P205/55R16 H

Front Tire Size

225/45R17

Front Tire Size

P225/45R17 H

Front Tire Size

225/45R17

Front Tire Size

225/45R17

Rear Tire Size

P205/55R16 H

Rear Tire Size

225/45R17

Rear Tire Size

P225/45R17 H

Rear Tire Size

225/45R17

Rear Tire Size

225/45R17

Tire Type

All Season

Tire Type

Performance

Tire Type

All Season

Tire Type

Performance

Tire Type

Performance

Headlamp Type

HID/Xenon

Headlamp Type

HID/Xenon

Headlamp Type

HID/Xenon

Headlamp Type

HID/Xenon

Headlamp Type

HID/Xenon

Auto On/Off Headlamps

Auto On/Off High Beams

Windshield Wipers

Variable Intermittent

Windshield Wipers

Variable Intermittent

Windshield Wipers

Variable Intermittent

Windshield Wipers

Variable Intermittent

Windshield Wipers

Variable Intermittent

Fog Lamps

Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)

Side Mirror Color

Black

Side Mirror Color

Body Color

Side Mirror Color

Black

Side Mirror Color

Body Color

Side Mirror Color

Black

Heated Side Mirros

Memory Side Mirrors

Power Side Mirros

Moonroof

Power

Moonroof

Power

Moonroof

Power

Moonroof

Power

Moonroof

Power

Roof Rails

Seat Material

Power Driver Seat

Power Passenger Seat

Driver Seat Lumbar Support

Passenger Seat Lumbar Support

Front Heated Seats

Rear Heated Seats

First Row Seating

Driver Seat Memory

Second Row Seating

2nd Row Split-Folding Seatback

2nd Row Center Armrest

Floor Mats

Power Windows

Remote Keyless Entry

Keyless Ignition

Climate Control

Garage Door Opener

Dash Material

Door Trim

Interior Trim

Adaptive Steering

Steering Wheel Type

Audio Steering Wheels Controls

External Temperature Display

Heated Steering Wheel

Cruise Control

Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror

Ambient Lighting

Rear Sunshade

Manual Driver Seat

Manual Passenger Seat

Seat Material

Premium Leather

Seat Material

Premium Leather

Seat Material

Premium Leather

Seat Material

Leather

Seat Material

Leather

Power Driver Seat

8 Way

Power Driver Seat

8 Way

Power Driver Seat

8 Way

Power Driver Seat

8 Way

Power Driver Seat

8 Way

Power Passenger Seat

8 way

Power Passenger Seat

8 way

Power Passenger Seat

8 way

Power Passenger Seat

8 way

Power Passenger Seat

8 way

Driver Seat Lumbar Support

Power

Driver Seat Lumbar Support

Power

Driver Seat Lumbar Support

Power

Driver Seat Lumbar Support

Power

Driver Seat Lumbar Support

Power

Passenger Seat Lumbar Support

Power

Passenger Seat Lumbar Support

Power

Passenger Seat Lumbar Support

Power

Passenger Seat Lumbar Support

Power

Passenger Seat Lumbar Support

Power

Front Heated Seats

Rear Heated Seats

First Row Seating

Sport Bucket

First Row Seating

Sport Bucket

First Row Seating

Bucket

First Row Seating

Sport Bucket

First Row Seating

Bucket

Driver Seat Memory

2 Setting

Driver Seat Memory

2 Setting

Driver Seat Memory

2 Setting

Driver Seat Memory

2 Setting

Driver Seat Memory

2 Setting

Second Row Seating

Bench

Second Row Seating

Bench

Second Row Seating

Bench

Second Row Seating

Bench

Second Row Seating

Bench

2nd Row Split-Folding Seatback

60-40

2nd Row Split-Folding Seatback

60-40

2nd Row Split-Folding Seatback

60-40

2nd Row Split-Folding Seatback

60-40

2nd Row Split-Folding Seatback

60-40

2nd Row Center Armrest

Floor Mats

Power Windows

Remote Keyless Entry

Keyless Ignition

Climate Control

Dual-Zone

Climate Control

Dual-Zone

Climate Control

Dual-Zone

Climate Control

Dual-Zone

Climate Control

Dual-Zone

Garage Door Opener

Dash Material

Aluminum

Dash Material

Alloy

Dash Material

Aluminum

Dash Material

Aluminum

Dash Material

Wood

Door Trim

Wood

Door Trim

Wood

Door Trim

Wood

Door Trim

Wood

Door Trim

Leather

Interior Trim

Metallic-Tone

Interior Trim

Aluminum

Interior Trim

Wood-Tone

Interior Trim

Aluminum

Interior Trim

Aluminum

Adaptive Steering

Steering Wheel Type

Leather

Steering Wheel Type

Leather

Steering Wheel Type

Leather

Steering Wheel Type

Leather

Steering Wheel Type

Leather

Audio Steering Wheels Controls

External temperature display

Heated Steering Wheel

Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cruise Control

Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror

Ambient Lighting

Yes

Ambient Lighting

Yes

Ambient Lighting

Yes

Ambient Lighting

Yes

Ambient Lighting

Yes

Rear Sunshade

Manual Driver Seat

8 Way

Manual Driver Seat

6 Way

Manual Driver Seat

Manual Passenger Seat

8 Way

Manual Passenger Seat

6 Way

Manual Passenger Seat

Brake Assist

Blind Spot System

Lane Keep Assist

Backup Camera

Around View Camera

Parking Sensors

Alarm

Heads-up Display (HUD)

Traction Control

Stability Control

Side Airbags

Curtain Airbags

Knee Airbags

Brake Assist

Blind Spot System

Lane Keep Assist

Backup Camera

Around View Camera

Parking Sensors

Front and Rear

Parking Sensors

Front and Rear

Parking Sensors

Front and Rear

Parking Sensors

Front and Rear

Parking Sensors

Front and Rear

Alarm

Heads-up Display (HUD)

Traction Control

Stability Control

Side Airbags

Front

Side Airbags

Front

Side Airbags

Front

Side Airbags

Front

Side Airbags

Front

Curtain Airbags

Front And Rear

Curtain Airbags

Front And Rear

Curtain Airbags

Front And Rear

Curtain Airbags

Front And Rear

Curtain Airbags

Front And Rear

Knee Airbags

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Limited Slip Differential

Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)

Stabilizer Bar

Sport-Tuned Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc

Limited Slip Differential

Center

Limited Slip Differential

Center

Limited Slip Differential

Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)

Stabilizer Bar

Front and Rear

Stabilizer Bar

Front and Rear

Stabilizer Bar

Front and Rear

Stabilizer Bar

Front and Rear

Stabilizer Bar

Front and Rear

Sport-Tuned Suspension

Basic Warranty Length

Basic Warranty Miles

Drivetrain Warranty Length

Drivetrain Warranty Miles

Rust Warranty Length

Roadside Warranty Length

Basic Warranty Length

4 yr

Basic Warranty Length

4 yr

Basic Warranty Length

4 yr

Basic Warranty Length

4 yr

Basic Warranty Length

4 yr

Basic Warranty Miles

50,000 mi

Basic Warranty Miles

50,000 mi

Basic Warranty Miles

50,000 mi

Basic Warranty Miles

50,000 mi

Basic Warranty Miles

50,000 mi

Drivetrain Warranty Length

4 yr

Drivetrain Warranty Length

4 yr

Drivetrain Warranty Length

4 yr

Drivetrain Warranty Length

4 yr

Drivetrain Warranty Length

4 yr

Drivetrain Warranty Miles

50,000 mi

Drivetrain Warranty Miles

50,000 mi

Drivetrain Warranty Miles

50,000 mi

Drivetrain Warranty Miles

50,000 mi

Drivetrain Warranty Miles

50,000 mi

Rust Warranty Length

12 yr

Rust Warranty Length

12 yr

Rust Warranty Length

12 yr

Rust Warranty Length

12 yr

Rust Warranty Length

12 yr

Roadside Warranty Length

4 yr

Roadside Warranty Length

4 yr

Roadside Warranty Length

4 yr

Roadside Warranty Length

4 yr

Roadside Warranty Length

4 yr

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