2012 BMW 3-series Wagon Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

328i Sports Wagon Package Includes

  • Interior

  • 8-way adjustable front bucket seats includes 2-way headrests with active head restraints feature

  • Split fold-down through-load rear seats

  • Leatherette upholstery

  • Front-seat center armrest

  • Rear-seat center armrest with cupholders

  • Floormats

  • 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone

  • Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column

  • On-board computer with check control provides feedback on the vehicle's operating status, oil level indicator and distance to next service appointment/oil change, as well as other detailed information, such as micro-filter status. It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more

  • Service interval indicator with miles-to-service readout

  • Central locking system with center console switch (leaves gas filler door unlocked), double-lock feature and 2-step unlocking

  • Remote keyless entry

  • Coded driveaway protection

  • Power front and rear windows with \one-touch\ up/down operation

  • Dynamic cruise control

  • Advanced vehicle key memory includes climate-control temperature and air-distribution settings, exterior mirror and power seat settings, audio tone settings and radio presets with optional BMW navigation system, central-locking preferences, and lighting preferences

  • Electric interior tailgate release

  • Automatic climate control includes micro-filter, automatic air recirculation, left/right temperature control, temperature- and volume-controlled rear outlets, windshield misting sensor, max A/C function, heat at rest, and recall of individual user settings

  • Rear window defroster

  • Locking glovebox

  • Front passenger cupholders (dashboard-integrated)

  • Auxiliary pwr outlet

  • Dark burl walnut wood trim

  • Luggage net

  • BMW ambiance lighting

  • Courtesy lights include fade in/fade out, actuation from remote, automatic switch-on when engine is turned off, separately controlled left/right front and rear reading lights, front footwell lighting, and illuminated vanity mirrors

  • Exterior

  • 16\ x 7.0\ V-spoke alloy wheels (style 360) P205/55R16 run-flat performance tires

  • 2-way power glass panoramic moonroof with \one-touch\ operation and sliding interior sunshade

  • Halogen high- and low-beam headlights and Corona headlight-rings

  • Halogen free-form front foglights

  • Adaptive brake lights

  • Heated dual power mirrors and heated windshield washer jets

  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers and automatic headlight control

  • Ground lighting located in bottom of exterior door handles

  • Entertainment

  • HiFi sound system

  • Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player audio system with radio data system (RDS)

  • Auxiliary audio input for portable music players

  • HD Radio with \multicast\ FM station reception

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas I6

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    3.0L/183

  • Fuel System

    Direct Injection

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    230 @ 6500

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    200 @ 2750

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    NA

  • Safety

  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

  • Dynamic stability control (DSC) including brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, and brake stand-by features, with dynamic traction control (DTC)

  • Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

  • Corona headlight-rings functioning as daytime running lights

  • Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology, dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment, and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment

  • Front and rear head protection system (HPS)

  • Seat-mounted front side-impact airbags

  • Front passenger seat-occupation recognition with passenger's airbag off indicator

  • Crash sensor activates battery safety terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, and turns on hazard and interior lights

  • Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger-seat safety belts for installation of child-restraint seat

  • Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners

  • LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation

  • Child safety rear door locks

  • Tire pressure monitor

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr Rack & Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    16.0

  • Turns, lock to lock

    NA

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    36.1

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 6-speed manual transmission

  • 3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

  • Engine start/stop button

  • Electronic throttle control

  • Rear wheel drive

  • Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged-aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components (328i xDrive has steel lower arms and a steel subframe, plus an aluminum thrust plate)

  • Double-pivot type front suspension

  • 5-link rear suspension with cast-aluminum upper transverse arms

  • Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars

  • Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

  • Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering

  • 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with dynamic brake control (DBC)

  • Chrome-plated exhaust tips

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    MacPherson Strut

  • Rear Suspension Type

    5-Link

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Manual

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    6

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    4.32

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.46

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.70

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.23

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.85

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.94

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.23

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Small Station Wagons

  • Drivetrain

    Rear Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

  • 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 12 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

  • 4 Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Assist Safety Plan Roadside Assistance Note / 4 Maintenance Years

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    12.3 x -TBD-

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.8 x -TBD-

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA