2012 BMW 3 Series
The 2012 BMW 3 Series is listed in 24 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0 L 6-cyl and 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 27 MPG (best: 8.7 L/100 km).
Model year2012
Versions24
ClassCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars
DriveAll-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328ci Convertible | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Subcompact Cars |
| 328ci Convertible | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 26 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Subcompact Cars |
| 328i | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23 / 33 / 26 | 9.0 | 342 | Compact Cars |
| 328i | 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23 / 34 / 27 | 8.7 | 329 | Compact Cars |
| 328i Coupe | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 28 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Subcompact Cars |
| 328i Coupe | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 27 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Subcompact Cars |
| 328i Coupe xDrive | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 25 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Subcompact Cars |
| 328i Coupe xDrive | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 25 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Subcompact Cars |
| 328i Sport Wagon | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Small Station Wagons |
| 328i Sport Wagon | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 26 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Small Station Wagons |
| 328i xDrive Sport Wagon | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 25 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Small Station Wagons |
| 328i xDrive Sport Wagon | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 25 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Small Station Wagons |
| 335ci Convertible | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 27 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Subcompact Cars |
| 335ci Convertible | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 19 / 27 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Subcompact Cars |
| 335i | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 23 / 32 / 26 | 9.0 | 342 | Compact Cars |
| 335i | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 20 / 29 / 23 | 10.2 | 386 | Compact Cars |
| 335i Coupe | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 27 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Subcompact Cars |
| 335i Coupe | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 19 / 27 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Subcompact Cars |
| 335i Coupe xDrive | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Subcompact Cars |
| 335i Coupe xDrive | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | 19 / 26 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Subcompact Cars |
| 335is Convertible | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 23 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Subcompact Cars |
| 335is Convertible | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Subcompact Cars |
| 335is Coupe | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S7) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 17 / 23 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Subcompact Cars |
| 335is Coupe | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 18 / 26 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Subcompact Cars |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 2012 BMW 3 Series.