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Saturday, October 15, 2011

The all new BMW 3 Series Sedan 2012. A closer look.

Exterior design.

The new BMW 3 Series Sedan systematically continues the design tradition and features of the BMW brand. The sportingly elegant exterior creates the effect of coming from one single mould and conveys aesthetics and dynamics at first sight. Even in its sixth generation, the most frequently sold BMW vehicle in the world sets standards


Interior design.

The interior of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan impresses with its high-quality selection of materials. It encloses the driver with classical driver guidance, creating a cockpit feeling. Skilful space design gives optimum access to all the important control functions on the instrument display.

Functionality.

Design and functionality need not be opposites. The best example of this is the interior of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan: Innovative functions and ergonomically positioned details leave room for what is most important: sheer driving pleasure.

BMW Lines.

Innate sporting character, exclusive elegance or convincing modernity: The new BMW 3 Series Sedan is appearing for the first time in the BMW Sport, Luxury and Modern lines. Opt for one of the expressive character models and adapt your new BMW 3 Series Sedan to your wishes. BMW offers you a whole host of individualisation options.









Fuel consumption


Urban in l/100 km
5.2 [5.0]


Extra-urban in l/100 km
3.5 [3.6]


Combined in l/100 km
4.1 [4.1]


CO2 emissions in g/km
109 [109]


Tank capacity, approx. in l
57







Performance


Top speed in km/h
230 [225]


Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s
8.0 [8.1]







Weight


Unladen weight EU in kg
1,490 [1,500]


Max. permissible weight in kg
1,965 [1,975]


Permitted load in kg
550


Permitted axle load front/rear in kg
905 / 1,120







Engine


Cylinders/valves
4/4


Capacity in ccm
1,995


Stroke/bore in mm
90.0 / 84.0


Max. output in kW (hp) at 1/min
120 (163) / 4,000


Max. torque in Nm at 1/min
380 / 1,750-2,750


Compression ratio : 1
16.5







Wheels


Tyre dimensions front
205/60 R16 92W


Tyre dimensions rear
205/60 R16 92W


Wheel dimensions and material front
7J x 16 inches light-alloy


Wheel dimensions and material rear
7J x 16 inches light-alloy