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2012 BMW 3 Series
Germany
Diesel
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2012
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
F30
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 6
8-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
318d Sedan
Power (hp)
136 hp
Power (kW)
100 kW
Displacement
1,995 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,624 mm
(182.0 in)
Width
1,811 mm
(71.3 in)
Height
1,429 mm
(56.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,810 mm
(110.6 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
30,000 km / 1 years
Fuel Filter
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
60,000 km / 4 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 6
8-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Alcantara
Optional
Carbon
Optional
Leather
Optional
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
300 mm
(11.8 in)
Width
22 mm
(0.9 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
300 mm
(11.8 in)
Width
20 mm
(0.8 in)
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
118 - 118 – 119 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,031 mm
(80.0 in)
Track, Front
1,543 mm
(60.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,583 mm
(62.3 in)
Overhang, Front
776 mm
(30.6 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,038 mm
(40.9 in)
Ground Clearance
140 - 145 mm
(5.5 - 5.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,023 mm
(40.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
957 mm
(37.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,451 mm
(57.1 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,458 mm
(57.4 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1430 – 1485 - 1505 – 1560 kg
(3,318 – 3,439 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
745 kg
(1,642 lb)
Cargo Capacity
400 - 500 kg
(882 - 1,102 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Convex
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Pinch Tab
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Optional
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Spoiler
Fixed
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Special Features
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Colour
Door Handles
Same as Car
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front
72.6
Central Bore (CB), rear
72.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
TV Receiver
Optional
Media Format
CD
MP3
Bluetooth
Phone
Audio
Cellular Network
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
DAB
Optional
Connectivity › TV Receiver
Digital
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
DVD
Optional
Hard Drive
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
USB
USB-A
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Armrest Hatch/Mid-console
Connectivity › Cellular Network
4G
Optional
Connectivity › Cellular Network › 4G
3G
Optional
Displays
Center Display
6.5 - 8.8"
Center Display Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dial
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Yes
Ambient Light
Optional
Selectable Light Colour
Optional
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Colour
Black
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Number of Spokes
3
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Yes
Cruise Control
Speed Up/Down (Scrolling Wheel)
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Optional
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Optional
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
480 litres
Automatic Open
Motion Activated
Optional
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Rug
Optional
Design
Pedals
Standard
Pedals
Stainless Steel
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Tilt Adjustment
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Start
Yes
Speed Limiter
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Media
Optional
Navigation
Optional
Phone
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
GPS Preparation
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Driving Mode Selection
Eco
Normal
Sport
Smartphone App
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Portable Cooling Box
Optional
Ski/Snowboard-bag
Optional
Umbrella
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Lane Assist System
Optional
Speed Assist
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Parking Assist
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Optional
Brake Systems
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Yes
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Emergency Call
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2012
Adult Occupant
95 %
Child Occupant
84 %
Vulnerable Road Users
78 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2012
Overall Score
36.76
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
34.2 /38
Frontal Impact
15.8 /16
Lateral Impact
15.4 /16
Rear Impact
3.1 /4
Frontal Offset
15.76
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Good
Child Occupant
Total Points
40.9 /49
Safety Features
5 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
27.9 /49
Pedestrian
15.9
6
6
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
0 /3
Lane Support (points)
0 /4
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Good
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Feature
Passenger
Rear
Isofix
Passenger
-
Rear
Yes
Integrated Child Seat
Passenger
-
Rear
Optional
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left
Car Classification
American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H7
Main Beam
H7
Datyime Running Light
WP3.3×14.5 (PW24W)
Fog Light, Front
H8
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
BAX9s (H6W)
Rear/Brake Light
BAY9s (H21W)
Reversing Light
WP3.3×14.5 (PW16W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Awards
Japan Import Car of the Year
2013 - 2012
Golden Steering Wheel
Middle and Luxury
2012
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Variant
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3 Series Sedan Generations
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F30
2012–2015
Year
2012
Powertrain
318d Sedan
Horsepower
136 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic | Manual, 6 | 8-speed
Diesel
Sedan
RWD
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